Cadillac CT5 vs Lincoln MKZ (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$145
- CT5: 2 mpg better, 0.9 in more rear legroom.
- MKZ: 8 hp more, 3.5 cu ft more cargo.
- MKZ wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | CT5 | MKZ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,890 | $37,745 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 245 hp | MKZ |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | MKZ |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | CT5 |
| Cargo, max | 11.9 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | MKZ |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.9 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | MKZ |
| Rear legroom | 37.9 in | 37.0 in | CT5 |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 44.3 in | MKZ |
| Length | 193.8 in | 194.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,659 lb | 3,739 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s published | 6.8 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CT5 Luxury RWD $36,895 | MKZ FWD $36,750 | $145 |
| MKZ FWD $36,750 | CT5 Luxury RWD $36,895 | $145 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT5 | MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,890 | $37,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $46,752 | $47,345 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MKZ wins.
CT5 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | CT5 | 8% |
| Power | MKZ | 3% |
| Space | MKZ | 23% |
| Towing | About the same |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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