2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2017 Lincoln Continental and 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between Continental and CLS-Class?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $22,830 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a higher starting price than the 2017 Lincoln Continental. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2017 CLS-Class has a more powerful engine and it gets 1.7 more mpg than the 2017 Continental. In addition, not only Continental is slightly larger, but it's also taller than the CLS-Class. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Lincoln Continental seats one more the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
    
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.7 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.7 L, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$44,720
$67,550
Engine
Engine
3.7L V-6
3.0L V-6 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
305 hp
329 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
5.3 sec
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
26 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
-
81.7 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
75.3 in
74.1 in
Length
Length
201.4 in
194.5 in
Height
Height
58.5 in
55.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
117.9 in
113.1 - 113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
105.3 ft2
100.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.3 in
36.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.4 in
42.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
57.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
41.3 in
35.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.9 in
56.5 in

Costs

2017 Lincoln Continental

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700 - $3,000
$3,300 - $3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$409 (2017 Lincoln Continental Premiere FWD)
$719 (2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 550 Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$7,499
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$21,423 - $21,723
$36,683 - $36,883
2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Front Left Comparison2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Front Left Comparison
2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Rear Right Comparison2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Rear Right Comparison
2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Dashboard Comparison2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Dashboard Comparison
2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Side Comparison2017 Lincoln Continental vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Side Comparison
Comparison List:
Comparison list is empty, please add cars.