The 2022 Lincoln Corsair comes from a long line of American luxury cars. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class comes from a long line of European luxury cars. The new Lincoln Corsair at Southgate Lincoln in Southgate MI starts at a price that's thousands of dollars lower than the latest Mercedes-Benz GLC Class. So if the Corsair wins the comparison, it will be well worth investigating. Let's look at both so you can draw your own conclusions.
A comparison of engines
The Lincoln Corsair for 2022 gives you three different engine choices while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class offers only one. The Lincoln Corsair starts with a 2.0-liter 4 cylinder engine and so does the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class. The difference in output is negligible: The Corsair delivers 250 horsepower while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class gives you 255 horsepower. So far the race is virtually even, but Lincoln is just getting started.
In addition to its base engine, the Lincoln Corsair let you move up to a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 266 horsepower that's a plug-in hybrid. You can also go even higher to a very efficient 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine that's good for 280 horsepower running gasoline only. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Class simply doesn't give you a choice above the base. Winner: Lincoln Corsair.
A comparison of fuel efficiency
Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz come to an even draw in terms of EPA estimated gas mileage on the city streets of Detroit. Both will give you about 21 or 22 MPG in an urban setting. On the highway, the Lincoln Corsair is better at saving you money with up to 29 MPG while the best that Mercedes-Benz can do is 28 MPG. Winner: Lincoln Corsair.
A comparison of cargo space
In its base model, the Lincoln Corsair offers much more room for your cargo with 56.2 cubic feet vs. only 49.4 cubic feet in the comparable Mercedes-Benz GLC Class. At the high end, the Lincoln Corsair still edges out the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class with 57.6 cubic feet for Lincoln vs. 56.5 cubic feet for Mercedes-Benz. Winner: Lincoln Corsair.
A comparison of interior leg room
The Lincoln Corsair for 2022 gives you more room in the front row for your legs with 43.2 inches compared with only 40.8 inches for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class. In the rear, the new Lincoln Corsair once again gives you more legroom at the top end with 38.6 inches versus 37.3 inches for Mercedes-Benz. Winner: Lincoln Corsair.
A comparison of handling
The 2022 Lincoln Corsair gives you a tighter turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. That means you'll be able to maneuver more easily in and out of tight spaces in the new Lincoln Corsair than you will in the comparable Mercedes-Benz. What's more, the Lincoln Corsair gives you the extra traction of all-wheel drive while the Mercedes-Benz GLC offers only rear-wheel drive. Winner: Lincoln Corsair.
Technology advantages in the new Lincoln Corsair
The Lincoln Corsair for 2022 offers a more contemporary take on the act of shifting with a Piano Key Shifter. Simply reach out and touch the key for Park, Reverse, Neutral or Drive and the setting you select will illuminate. The Lincoln Corsair protects you with Lincoln Co-Pilot 360™ 1.5 that includes a Blind Spot Information System and a Rear View camera. Both these unique systems are unavailable from Mercedes-Benz.
And the winner: The 2022 Lincoln Corsair
We invite our neighbors in Taylor and Romulus MI to look for our comparison winner, the new 2022 Lincoln Corsair, in our new inventory. When you find the one that best captures your imagination, schedule a test drive soon at Southgate Lincoln in Southgate MI.