2021 Lincoln Corsair vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 Lincoln Corsair

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corsair Grand Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$47,619	$50,390
Corsair Reserve AWD	21	29	$42,762	$45,250
Corsair Reserve FWD	22	29	$40,683	$43,050
Corsair Standard AWD	21	29	$36,582	$38,305
Corsair Standard FWD	22	29	$34,481	$36,105

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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

$47,619

$59,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,390

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$840 / 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 2021 Lincoln Corsair builds its brand on serenity and luxury.

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

TCC Likes

Soothing cabin
Beautiful body
Good turbo-4 power

Great looks
Performance potential in AMG versions
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Gas mileage is middling
Gets pricey, quickly
SUV-ish

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

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

18 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

43.2

40.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

64.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.2

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P255/45VR20

Trailering

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

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4398

4208

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9.5

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

Engine

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

266 @ 5500

385 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Order Code

99Z

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 2500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.91

3.69

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

445

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln Corsair

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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

8.4

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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