Lincoln Continental vs Mercedes-Benz E300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Mercedes-Benz E300
Overview
| Spec | Lincoln ContinentalBase | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | E 300 Luxury |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lincoln ContinentalBase | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,305 (best) | $53,500 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lincoln ContinentalBase | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (best) | 17.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lincoln ContinentalBase | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 hp (best) | 241 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft (best) | 273 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lincoln ContinentalBase | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.7 cu ft (best) | 13.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,224 lbs | 3,792 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in (best) | 115.7 in |
| Length | 201.4 in (best) | 193.8 in |
| Width | — | 72.9 in (best) |
| Height | 58.5 in (best) | 57.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lincoln ContinentalBase | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 | Lincoln Continental | Mercedes-Benz E300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $46,305 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 300 Luxury $53,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $48,305 MSRP | E 300 Sport $53,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Reserve $59,870 MSRP | E 300 AMG Line $54,150 MSRP |
| 4 | Reserve $61,870 MSRP | E 300 Luxury 4MATIC $56,000 MSRP |
| 5 | Black Label $70,205 MSRP | E 300 Sport 4MATIC $56,000 MSRP |
| 6 | Black Label $75,470 MSRP | E 300 AMG Line 4MATIC $56,650 MSRP |