2020 Lincoln Corsair vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2020 Lincoln Corsair

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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Reserve AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corsair Reserve AWD	21	29	$42,364	$44,830
Corsair Reserve FWD	22	29	$40,285	$42,630
Corsair Standard AWD	21	29	$36,428	$38,145
Corsair Standard FWD	22	29	$34,327	$35,945

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	18	24	$59,220	$63,000
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$55,930	$59,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$71,910	$76,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	16	22	$69,325	$73,750
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$79,054	$84,100
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	28	$47,000	$50,000
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$41,830	$44,500
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$39,950	$42,500
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$48,786	$51,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,364

$59,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,830

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$747 / month

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lincoln Corsair capitalizes on calm—and caps out near $60,000.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.

TCC Likes

Serene interior
Beautiful exterior
Good power from turbo-4s

Great looks
Performance potential in AMG versions
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Not very fuel-efficient
Options add up quickly
More of a tall hatchback

Top spec versions are pricey
Refresh was very light
Compromised outward vision in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.5

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

43.2

40.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.8

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

180.6

186.2

Height, Overall (in)

64.1

62.5

Liftover Height (in)

28.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.7

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.6

36.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

43.7

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.2

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3851

4208

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 3000

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

999

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5500

385 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.24

Trans Order Code

448

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln Corsair

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.3

8.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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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