Cadillac CTS vs Lincoln Town Car
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Lincoln Town Car
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac CTSBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Signature Limited Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2019 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac CTSBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,995 (best) | $47,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac CTSBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac CTSBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 268 hp (best) | 239 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft (best) | 287 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac CTSBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.7 cu ft | 21 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,652 lbs (best) | 4,345 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 117.7 in (best) |
| Length | 195.5 in | 215.4 in (best) |
| Width | 72.2 in | 78.5 in (best) |
| Height | 57.2 in | 59 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac CTSBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 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 | Cadillac CTS | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $46,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Signature Limited Fleet $47,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $86,995 MSRP | Signature Limited $47,225 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $48,995 MSRP | Signature L Fleet $52,670 MSRP |
| 4 | Luxury $52,695 MSRP | Signature L $52,895 MSRP |
| 5 | Luxury $54,695 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Luxury $54,695 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Luxury $56,695 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Premium Luxury $60,195 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Premium Luxury $62,195 MSRP | — |
| 10 | V-Sport $61,695 MSRP | — |
| 11 | V-Sport Premium Luxury $71,795 MSRP | — |