2012 Acura RL vs 2013 Lincoln MKS

2012 Acura RL

2013 Lincoln MKS

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RL 4-Door Sedan	17	24	$44,098	$48,200
RL 4-Door Sedan Advance Pkg	17	24	$51,292	$56,150
RL 4-Door Sedan Tech Pkg	17	24	$47,853	$52,350

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4-Door Sedan 3.5L AWD EcoBoost

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.5L AWD EcoBoost	17	25	$47,367	$49,860
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.7L AWD	18	26	$42,622	$44,865
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.7L FWD	18	27	$40,727	$42,870

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,098

$47,367

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,200

$49,860

Monthly Payment Estimate

$803 / month

$831 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Acura RL is loaded with tech features and supremely comfortable for long-haul trips; but it won't get driving enthusiasts all that excited.

The 2013 Lincoln MKS steers away from both traditional American luxury and German sport sedans--and ends up in a good place for those who want a distinctive, well-rounded big sedan.

TCC Likes

Great, rev-happy engine
Responsive six-speed automatic
Superb front seats

Handsome exterior
Turbo EcoBoost power
Quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

Stodgy styling
Outdated infotainment
Trunk and backseat are small

Not much street recognition
Drives big
Headroom in back

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.0

55.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.600

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.1

105.800

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

38.600

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

57.400

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.900

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.3

38.600

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

39.700

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

65.000

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

195.8

204.100

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

61.600

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

65.400

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

112.900

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

75.900

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

18.400

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x - TBD -

12.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

12.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.4

19.000

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

39.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.98

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/45R20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/45R20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4099

4305

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

20 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

20 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.1

11.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

190

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

271 @ 5000

350 @ 1,500 - 5000

Engine Order Code

99T

Displacement

3.7L/224

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6300

365 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.87

Trans Order Code

44C

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.72

2.77

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RL

Lincoln MKS

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.1

9.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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