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Lincoln Continental
2020 Lincoln Continental
Select configuration:
$46,305
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Select configuration:
$76,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Overview

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
11.9 ft³

Photos

Lincoln Continental
2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Dashboard
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2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
305 hp @ 6500 rpm
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,224 lbs
4,255 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
25 MPG
City
17 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
323 miles
464.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
494 miles
633 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size
N/A
1 kWh

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
201.4 in
196.4 in
Height
58.5 in
56.3 in
Max Width
75.3 in
73.9 in
Front Width
63.2 in
63.8 in
Rear Width
64.1 in
64.1 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
115.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
3.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.4 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
36.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
57.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.9 in
58.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
35 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.7 in
35.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
56.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.8 in
58.6 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
11.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
41.8 ft
39.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 9"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/50WR18
P245/40ZR19
Rear Tire
P235/50WR18
P275/35ZR19
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Blue Diamond
  • Infinite Black
  • Magnetic Gray
  • Silver Radiance
  • Black
  • Cirrus Silver Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Polar White
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • Starling Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Burgundy Velvet
  • Ceramic Pearl
  • Iced Mocha
  • Pristine White
  • Red Carpet
  • MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Bright
  • MANUFAKTUR Selenite Gray Magno
  • Cashmere White Magno
  • MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Signature Arabian Grey
  • MANUFAKTUR Signature Cote d'Azur Light Blue Met
  • MANUFAKTUR Signature Graphite Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Signature Teide Light Grey Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Classic Red/Black, MANUFAKTUR Signature Leather Upholstery
  • Deep White/Black, MANUFAKTUR Signature Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Red, MANUFAKTUR Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Neva Grey/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Sienna Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Titian Red/Macchiato Beig, MANUFAKTUR Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Yacht Blue/Black, MANUFAKTUR Signature Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Neva Grey/Magma Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Sienna Brown/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Macchiato, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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