Lincoln LS (1999 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 256 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,621 kg. At 4,925 mm, the Lincoln LS is 107 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Lincoln
LS
1999 – 2006
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2006 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 223 – 256 hp | 116 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 292 – 354 Nm | 190 – 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.6 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 220 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 – 10.4 L/100 km | 6.2 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,925 mm | 4,818 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,908 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,621 – 1,678 kg | 1,510 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.