Audi A4 vs Lincoln Continental
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Lincoln Continental
Overview
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,400 (best) | $46,305 |
| Lowest listing price | $15,423 | $12,940 (best) |
| Median listing price | $18,627 | $16,571 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $20,801 (best) | $21,402 |
| For sale now | 5 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.3 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lbs (best) | 4,224 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 117.9 in (best) |
| Length | 187.5 in | 201.4 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | — |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi A4Premium | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 2 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi A4 | Lincoln Continental |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $46,305 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP | Base $48,305 MSRP |
| 3 | Prestige $46,950 MSRP | Reserve $59,870 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Reserve $61,870 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Black Label $70,205 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Black Label $75,470 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Manhattan Gray Metallic•Rock Gray/Gray39,536 mi$20,000Mazda San Francisco
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Ibis White•Atlas Beige/Black76,382 mi$15,423Jack Hanania Audi Orange Park
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Used2017 Lincoln Continental
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Ingot Silver•Ebony79,853 mi$19,990Drive Appeal
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Silver Radiance•Ebony111,081 mi$14,995Lincoln of Bloomington
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Burgundy•Cappuccino53,789 mi$18,147Economy Auto Outlet
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Ruby Red•cappuccino105,628 mi$14,548Fred Anderson Buick GMC of GREER
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White Platinum Clearcoat Metallic•cappuccino69,908 mi$21,402Carl Hogan Toyota
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Magnetic Gray Metallic•ebony140,129 mi$12,940Leith Lincoln
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Audi A4 vs Lincoln Continental FAQ
- Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2020 Lincoln Continental on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2020 Audi A4 or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Audi A4 starts lower at $37,400. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423. Live Lincoln Continental listings start at $12,940.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- The 2020 Audi A4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,400).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- The 2020 Lincoln Continental leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Lincoln Continental (5/5 NHTSA overall).