2016 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2016 Lincoln MKZ and 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between MKZ and C-Class?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ, which is $3,760 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2016 C-Class has a more powerful engine and it gets 2 more mpg than the 2016 MKZ. And finally, the MKZ has a slightly larger body than the C-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,190
$38,950
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
231 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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6.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
33 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
83.3 in
79.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.4 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
194.1 in
184.5 in
Height
Height
58.2 in
56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
111.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.9 ft2
91.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.9 in
37.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.3 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.7 in
55.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.5 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
37.0 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
55 in

Costs

2016 Lincoln MKZ

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200 - $2,300
$2,500 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Front Left Comparison2016 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Front Left Comparison
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2016 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Side Comparison2016 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Side Comparison
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