2017 Acura RLX vs 2017 Lincoln Continental

2017 Acura RLX

2017 Lincoln Continental

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Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	29	30	$61,184	$65,950
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	29	30	$55,625	$59,950
RLX Sedan w/Advance Pkg	20	30	$56,088	$60,450
RLX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	20	30	$50,529	$54,450

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Continental Black Label AWD	17	25	$61,171	$65,075
Continental Black Label FWD	18	27	$59,291	$63,075
Continental GT Convertible	12	20	N/A	$236,100
Continental GT Coupe	12	21	N/A	$214,600
Continental GT Speed Convertible	12	20	N/A	$264,300
Continental GT Speed Coupe	12	21	N/A	$240,300
Continental GT Supersports Convertible	11	19	N/A	$322,600
Continental GT Supersports Coupe	11	20	N/A	$293,300
Continental GT V8 Convertible	14	24	N/A	$218,400
Continental GT V8 Coupe	15	25	N/A	$198,500
Continental GT V8 S Convertible	14	24	N/A	$231,800
Continental GT V8 S Coupe	15	25	N/A	$210,700
Continental Premiere AWD	16	24	$44,384	$46,720
Continental Premiere FWD	17	26	$42,484	$44,720
Continental Reserve AWD	17	25	$52,991	$56,075
Continental Reserve FWD	18	27	$51,101	$54,075
Continental Select AWD	16	24	$47,192	$49,675
Continental Select FWD	17	26	$45,292	$47,675

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$61,184

$61,171

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$65,950

$65,075

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1099 / month

$1085 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If the Acura RLX's weak sales figures are anything to go by, its subtlety is lost on most consumers.

The 2017 Lincoln Continental is a pleasing, contradictory piece that drips with ornate trim, but drives like a more mature MKZ.

TCC Likes

Confident handling
Hybrid model offers good fuel economy
Comfortable seats up front

Subtle shape wears big details well
Cabin strikes in a glamorous direction
Big thrust from its 400-hp twin-turbo V-6

TCC Dislikes

Styling looks a class or two down
Rear-wheel steering is neat, but complex
Too many screens inside

Lincoln brand all but unknown in this price class
How will traditional luxury play in a Tesla era?
Proportions give away front-wheel-drive origins

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

106.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

41.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

44.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

117.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

75.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

201.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

58.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

16.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

41.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/40WR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/40WR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4359

4523

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

341 @ 4700

380 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

99P

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.7 L/164

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

377 @ 6500

335 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

4.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.16

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.66

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

2.87

Trans Order Code

44C

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.74

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Lincoln Continental

Body Style

SH-AWD Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.1

8.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

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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