2013 Lincoln MKX vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS

To start off, both 2013 Lincoln MKX and 2013 Lincoln MKS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Lincoln MKX and 2013 Lincoln MKS are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 301 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 93 kg more than 2013 Lincoln MKS.

Because 2013 Lincoln MKS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lincoln MKX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Lincoln MKX 2013 Lincoln MKS
Make Lincoln Lincoln
Model MKX MKS
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2009 kg 1916 kg
Vehicle Length 4742 mm 5222 mm
Vehicle Width 2222 mm 2172 mm
Vehicle Height 1709 mm 1565 mm
Wheelbase Size 2824 mm 2868 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.8 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.2 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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