Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1977 – 1985) vs Lincoln Continental (1980 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 140 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.6 s against 14.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 171 km/h. At 5,568 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 214 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1977 – 1985, the Lincoln Continental from 1980 – 1981.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1977 – 1985
|
Lincoln
Continental
1980 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1985 | 1980 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 140 hp | 131 – 142 hp |
| Torque | 137 – 200 Nm | 259 – 313 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 23.0 s | 14.5 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 185 km/h | 163 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,354 mm | 5,568 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,438 – 1,440 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,424 mm | 2,979 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,842 – 1,881 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.