Lincoln Continental vs Cadillac CTS

Comparing 2017 Lincoln Continental to 2016 Cadillac CTS

It can be argued that Cadillac's rebirth began with the introduction of the CTS. Available today only as a sedan configuration, Cadillac's midsize vehicle is all about performance, including the offering of a V-Series that for 2016 delivers 640 horsepower. Also new for 2016 is an available 3.6L V6 with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start technology; the latter is also integrated into the 2.0L turbo model. A new eight-speed transmission is paired to all engines and a 360-degree camera is now available. See how Lincoln Continental compares to Cadillac CTS.

Competitive Perception

The 2016 CTS is touted as a performance offering and its available 3.6L twin-turbo V6 is the most power-dense in the segment. It delivers over 116 horsepower per liter of displacement (420 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque).
CTS's standard engine is a 2.0L turbo delivering 268 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque.
Newly available for 2016 is a 3.6L V6 that delivers 335 horsepower and 285 lb.-ft. of torque.

Lincoln Reality

The all-new twin-turbo 3.0L GTDI V6 with Dynamic Torque Vectoring in Lincoln Continental is similarly powerful, with more than 133 horsepower per liter of displacement (400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque⁽¹⁾).
The standard 3.7L Ti-VCT engine in Lincoln Continental outperforms CTS's standard 2.0L by delivering 300 horsepower (vs. 268 for CTS).
The available 2.7L GTDI V6 delivers 335 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. torque.

Competitive Perception

CTS elevates driving dynamics with:
Nearly perfect 50/50 weight balance
5-link independent rear suspension
Available driver-adjustable performance suspension with Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping
Electric power steering

Lincoln Reality

When it comes to ride and handling attributes, Lincoln Continental can go toe-to-toe with any competitor, including CTS, by offering:
Independent integral-link rear suspension
Adaptive steering
Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
New Dynamic Torque Vectoring
Continuously controlled damping (CCD)

Competitive Perception

CTS rewards driver and passengers with several distinctive environments, available 20-way adjustable front seats, standard heated and ventilated front seats, available heated rear seats and available tri-zone climate control.

Lincoln Reality

Lincoln Continental Reserve models offer 24-way heated and cooled front seats, tri-zone climate control, a power rear window sunshade and power-fold rear head restraints - all standard. For the ultimate in luxury accommodations, 30-way multicontour Perfect Position Seats and the Rear-seat Package are available, providing heating and cooling comfort for both front and rear.

(1) Horsepower and torque ratings achieved with 93-octane fuel.

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