2011 INFINITI M vs 2010 Lincoln MKS

2011 INFINITI M

2010 Lincoln MKS

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M37 4-Door Sedan AWD	17	24	$45,418	$49,200
M37 4-Door Sedan RWD	18	26	$43,438	$47,050
M56 4-Door Sedan AWD	16	23	$56,241	$60,950
M56 4-Door Sedan RWD	16	25	$53,938	$58,450

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4-Door Sedan 3.5L AWD w/EcoBoost

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.5L AWD w/EcoBoost	17	25	$44,254	$48,160
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.7L AWD	16	23	$39,754	$43,160
MKS 4-Door Sedan 3.7L FWD	17	24	$38,053	$41,270

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,418

$44,254

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,200

$48,160

Monthly Payment Estimate

$820 / month

$803 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Infiniti M pairs beauty with a beastly V-8 engine—and at last, Infiniti makes its marque in a class full of winners.

The 2010 Lincoln MKS reaches into Euro-luxury territory with smart performance, subdued good looks, and a roomy interior.

TCC Likes

Sleek and sensual lines
Gorgeous, functional dash
Super-sedan handling

Traditional, classic styling
Exceptional power from turbo V-6
Amazingly quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

M37’s powerful but grumbly
A little gadget-happy
Status seekers still don’t respect it

Big-car handling
Active headrests sit too far forward
Telescopic wheel travel is short

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4-door Large Car

Large

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

58.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.6

105.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

57.4

Front Leg Room (in)

44.4

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

55.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

194.7

204.1

Height, Overall (in)

59.6

61.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

65.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.2

112.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

75.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

64.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

18.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1 x 0.6

12.75 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 1.1

12.25 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.6

17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

39.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr Assist

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.94

2.98

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

39.5

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

T165/80R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TBS

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TBS

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4063

4276

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 4

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

19 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

19 x 8.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

11.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

190

Engine

Displacement

3.7L/226

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

330 @ 7000

355 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 5200

350 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

VQ37VHR

99T

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)

1.98

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/Select-Shift

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.86

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.10

2.87

Trans Order Code

44C

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

2.77

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.74

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.78

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Infiniti M37

Lincoln MKS

Body Style

4-door Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Double Wishbone

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

MacPherson

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

9.3

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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