Used 2018 Lincoln Continental for sale 

The Continental has 4 trim levels, which are named Premiere, Select, Reserve, and Black Label with prices being $45,160, $49,370, $54,785, and $69,630, respectively. There are three engine specifications available under the hood. The first is a 305 horsepower 3.7 Liter naturally aspirated V6, which comes on Premier and Select trims, second is a 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 making 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, this engine is standard on the top 2 trims of the continental.

The third powertrain is a Lincoln exclusive twin Turbocharged 3-liter twin-turbo V6 bringing a total of 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque to the wheels. Regardless of engine choice, every model comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive being standard.

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Lincoln Continental was considered an American icon when it came out. If you want a piece of the rich history, Lincoln Reserve trim will serve you the best. Not only it gets all the necessary advanced safety features, the potent engine, and the best sound system, but also the creature comfort interior features. It does come at a price of $54,785 for FWD and $2,000 dearer for all-wheel-drive version.

Lincoln Continental is powered by a 3.7-liter Variable Continuous Timing (VCT) V6 engine that produces 305 horsepower with 280 lb.-ft of torque and is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Starting with a price tag of $45,160 for the base premier trim, it does feel expensive but has a lot of equipment on offer to make the cost justifiable.

Comparing it to the competition, the Lexus GS 350 and Genesis G80 are a notch above Cadillac and the Lincoln with higher power output and also offer an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Genesis G80 has maximum power and torque output while the Cadillac is the least powered, although the difference isn’t as substantial.

What is the 2018 Lincoln Continental Sedan's 0-60 mph Acceleration Performance?

Lincoln has a naturally aspirated V6 engine, which helps it reach 60 mph from a standstill in 6.8 seconds while the quarter-mile time is covered in a solid 14.9 seconds. That's pretty quick for a car of such size.

In comparison, Lexus GS 350 is quick to 0-60 MPH in about 6.1 seconds. Genesis with the most powerful engine clocks in at 6.4 seconds, which takes second place. Quarter mile time of Lexus is quicker than the rest at 13.8 seconds. The Lincoln Continental has the highest top speed, which is followed by the Genesis.

What is the 2018 Lincoln Continental Sedan's Braking Performance?

Lincoln is a big vehicle, and to stop that kind of a size and weight, you need to have big brakes that you can depend upon for that peace of mind drive. The car has ventilated discs, 13.9 inches in the front and 13.6 in the rear to be precise. Lincoln is pretty heavy at 4,224 pounds and hence it takes about 110 meters to stop the hurling of Lincoln from 60-0 mph, which is phenomenal considering the weight and size of the car.

Against the competition, Lincoln is the heaviest car, while the Lexus is the lightest but it takes about 119 meters to stop from 60MPH, which is the longest in this comparison. Small rotors at the back and front might be the reason for such delayed braking power. Genesis fairs the best when it comes to braking while the Cadillac also struggles despite being lighter than the Lincoln.

Has the Ride and Handling of the 2018 Lincoln Continental Sedan improved?

Lincoln Continental is a luxury sedan and not a race car, so presumably, it's an everyday car and it excels in that department. Lincoln is tuned for comfort as most of the people are going to be in the back seat. The suspension provides for a plush and subtle ride. There is a sports mode, but what's the point of rushing a car that is tuned only for luxury.

Handling with safety features such as a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, lane monitoring, etc. makes it a breeze while handling this luxury yacht on wheels. It doesn't feature a more advanced semi-autonomous drive, which rival models do have but it should have been standard here too in this vehicle.

Having a V6 engine has its pros and cons, like performance is exceptional, but when it comes to fuel economy, it is pretty low. Lincoln Continental does 17 mpg in the city, 26 MPG on the highway, and 20 MPG on a combined city and highway driving as per the EPA ratings. The rather large 19-gallon gas tank aids the Lincoln to be driven for a decent 375 miles of combined driving before needing to halt for refueling.

Lexus is the best among competitors when it comes to fuel economy, but the small fuel tank only manages to better the Continental’s driving range. The Cadillac XTS and Genesis are at par with each other with identical fuel economy ratings, but the Genesis G80 makes use of a larger fuel tank and hence has the best driving range in this comparison.

Looking inside the cabin has a very rich appearance, which is no doubt helped by this car's light color scheme. The seat control buttons are Mercedes style. In the Select and Premier trims, the seats are 10-way power-adjustable, whereas the Reserve and Black Label have 24-way adjusting seats. Three-person memory seats are also standard. All windows are one-touch automatic.Lincoln Continental is a 5-seater sedan.

The space in the front and the rear is super spacious while the headroom and legroom in the front and rear are pretty good, owing to its comfortable yet bold design language. At the back, there is a lot of padded leather, which shows its continuity of materials from the front of the vehicle. The armrest at the back has 2 cupholders and also some storage space under the elbow rest.

In comparison, Genesis G80 fairs better than the Lincoln Continental in terms of headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. Cadillac XTS and Lexus GS 350 are almost close to each other in terms of space at the front, but Genesis G80 has the least available legroom at the rear. Overall, it is the Lincoln Continental that offers the best overall space inside its cabin. Few key features include-

• 10-way power seats with 2-way lumbar support
• Bucket Front Seats with Leatherette Back Material and Lincoln Soft Touch Heating function
• 60-40 Folding Bench Lincoln Soft Touch Leatherette Rear Seat
• Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
• Voice Activated Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
• Garage Door Transmitter

How is the 2018 Lincoln Continental Sedan’s infotainment system?

The Sync 3 system is nothing different except it has a brown screen for Lincoln and a blue for Ford. It has a really good response when you swipe and pinch. There are 6 main buttons on the screen Audio, which controls your music, Climate, which controls your ventilation system of the car, Phone with all contacts, Bluetooth functions, Satellite Navigation, and Apps button. 

This car comes with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay features and lastly the settings which you can do as per your liking. The car has a 10-speaker audio system as standard, but it also has a choice of a 13-speaker Revel sound system that comes in Reserve trim or a more powerful Revel Ultima with a 19-speaker in the Black Label trim. Other key features include-

• 8" LCD capacitive touchscreen SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Range of Revel premium audio systems
• SiriusXM Radio with a 6-month prepaid subscription
• Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity

How much is the 2018 Lincoln Continental Sedan’s Cargo capacity? 

In the cargo department, the rear seat has a 60/40 split flat configuration while the trunk of the Continental is pretty large at 16.7 cubic feet. The 60/40 split allows more space to carry luggage when needed, not that anybody would use their luxury saloon to haul goods over the back seat of the car.

In comparison, Lexus GS 350 has the largest trunk at 18.4 cubic feet, which is humongous. The Cadillac XTS has a marginally lower cargo volume, which earns it second place in trunk volume capacity. Genesis G80 gets the last place, which although is decent-sized, but is dwarfed by the larger trunks of the competition.

The design of this car resembles the limousines of the past and has an appeal for its design language. The car resembles a Maserati while the large wheels give it a modern look. The headlamps are sleek and go with the overall design language of the car.

It might look like a car that the Godfather might use, but that perception changes from person to person.

When comparing it to competitors, Lincoln is the longest, widest, and has the best ground clearance in the segment, which means guaranteed road presence, ample space for passengers in the cabin, and goes over many potholes and crosses undulation in the road surface. The closest rival to Lincoln in terms of length and height is the Cadillac XTS. In terms of wheelbase, the Genesis has 118.5 inch, which is the longest in the segment.

The NHTSA has rated the 2018 Lincoln Continental with a 5-star overall rating, while it also received a Good rating in almost all aspects of the test conducted by the IIHS. This mainly because the car comes equipped with pretty decent safety features like a rear-view camera, post-collision safety system, and front and rear airbags. The car, however, fails to add more good features like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring as standard, which could've made it a lot better than the rivals. Some of the standard safety features that come with Lincoln continental are listed below.

• Auto Delay-Off Headlights
• Dual Front And Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags
• Traction Control
• Post-Collision Safety System
• Front And Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
• Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
• Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Cadillac XTS vs Lincoln Continental

The Cadillac XTS and the 2018 Lincoln Continental are pretty much comparable in terms of their engines, transmissions, dimensions, etc. Even the passenger space is almost identical in the two. But there are key differences also. The trunk of Cadillac is larger than that of the Continental. XTS also offers an optional automatic rear load-leveling suspension to keep the ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. Also, in terms of maneuverability, Cadillac has an edge over Lincoln. Fuel Economy wise, Cadillac is more efficient than Lincoln.

Lexus GS350 vs Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental might be the largest in terms of dimensions, but Lexus has a lot to offer. As a brand, Lexus is known to make cars that last a lifetime whereas we can't say that for the Lincoln. In terms of reliability, Lexus is preferred. With an 8-speed automatic transmission and a high revving V6 engine, it gets decent fuel economy, which turns the tide in favor of GS 350. Lincoln might be priced cheaper than GS 350 and has a slight edge in passenger space, but Lexus GS 350 as an overall package is a better saloon.

Genesis G80 vs Lincoln Continental

Between these 2 luxury saloons, the Genesis G80 has an upper hand. It has a lower price tag and yet has a better acceleration performance. With an excellent engine and fuel economy paired with a brilliant 8-speed auto transmission in the Genesis G80 makes it a better package than Lincoln Continental.

Lincoln Continental tries to relive the glory of the past as a large and imposing luxury sedan. It has loads of space and a good level of technology and safety with plenty of optional packages to make your continental a custom one. Performance is also good with the choice of 3 engines and comes with a front-wheel-drive as standard across all trims. For the AWD, you will have to spend $2,000 extra, which should not be a problem for people who want both comfort and performance in their car. However, Continental lacks the interior features, performance and also it isn't a fuel saver, which its rivals offer better.