Buick Enclave vs Lincoln Nautilus
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Overview
| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | Premiere |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,200 (best) | $53,490 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.4 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 328 hp (best) | 250 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft (best) | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 97.5 cu ft (best) | 71.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs (best) | 1,750 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,537 lbs | 4,349 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in (best) | 114.2 in |
| Length | 207.6 in (best) | 193.2 in |
| Width | 79.6 in (best) | 76.9 in |
| Height | 71 in (best) | 68.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred | Lincoln NautilusPremiere |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Buick Enclave | Lincoln Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $46,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premiere $53,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport Touring $49,700 MSRP | Reserve $63,180 MSRP |
| 3 | Avenir $59,600 MSRP | Black Label $77,130 MSRP |