2021 Audi A8 vs 2020 Lincoln Continental

2021 Audi A8

#8 in Luxury Large Cars

2020 Lincoln Continental

#5 in Luxury Large Cars

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55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro	17	26	$81,312	$86,500
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$90,148	$95,900
A8 L 60 TFSI quattro	15	23	$92,968	$98,900
S8 4.0 TFSI	13	22	$123,048	$130,900

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Continental Black Label AWD	16	24	$71,182	$75,470
Continental Black Label FWD	18	27	$66,286	$70,205
Continental GT Convertible	12	19	N/A	$240,800
Continental GT Coupe	12	20	N/A	$218,900
Continental GT First Edition Convertible	12	19	N/A	$289,655
Continental GT First Edition Coupe	12	20	N/A	$266,665
Continental GT V8 Convertible	16	26	N/A	$222,700
Continental GT V8 Coupe	16	26	N/A	$202,500
Continental GT V8 First Edition Convertible	16	26	N/A	$271,555
Continental GT V8 First Edition Coupe	16	26	N/A	$250,265
Continental Reserve AWD	17	25	$58,776	$61,870
Continental Reserve FWD	18	27	$56,876	$59,870
Continental Standard AWD	16	24	$46,132	$48,305
Continental Standard FWD	17	26	$44,222	$46,305

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$81,312

$71,182

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$86,500

$75,470

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1442 / month

$1258 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A worthy flagship, the 2021 Audi A8 is thoroughly modern and eminently comfortable.

The 2020 Lincoln Continental offers timeless style and plenty of value.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Modern and luxurious interior
Thoroughly refined

Retro cool style
High-end cabin
Available 400 horsepower

TCC Dislikes

Screens galore can confuse
Priced for the elite
Styling may be too conservative

Over $80,000 at the top end
Front-wheel-drive stance
Sluggish 6-speed automatic

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

41.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

44.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

55.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.6

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.3

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

123.2

117.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.6

75.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

63.2

Length, Overall (in)

208.7

201.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.5

16.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

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)

14.8

13.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.2

41.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P245/40WR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P245/40WR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4773

4523

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

400 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

99C

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.0 L

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

400 @ 5750

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.48

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.16

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.87

Trans Order Code

44C

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8 L

Lincoln Continental

Body Style

quattro LWB Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

8.5

9.3

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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