Lincoln Town Car vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review

Utility
The Lincoln will quite certainly prove more practical than the C-Class for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Performance
With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class will knock you back into your seat when you hit the gas pedal.

Dimensions
The Town Car is significantly more ponderous than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Lincoln than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class because of its larger tank. The C-Class fits in smaller parking spaces than the Lincoln. The Mercedes-Benz's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Lincoln.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Lincoln.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the C-Class to the dealership as the Lincoln Town Car. With respect to fuel economy, the C-Class is a little better than the Lincoln Town Car, but not by much. The Lincoln Town Car consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. As far as MSRP, the Lincoln Town Car costs significantly more than the Mercedes-Benz.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Lincoln Town Car have roughly comparable tires. With its tighter turning circle, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is very likely more maneuverable than the Lincoln, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class's engine is significantly smaller than the Lincoln Town Car's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Lincoln Town Car is quite a bit more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln offers a bit more head room than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lincoln make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Overview
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Lincoln Town Car have the same basic warranty.

Other
The Lincoln Town Car produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.