Lincoln Continental vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class: key replacement compared
Shopping the Lincoln Continental against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class? They are a common flagship luxury sedans cross-shop in the Statesboro area, and the key replacement story is different enough to matter. If you are weighing which is simpler or quicker to get a replacement key for, here is the head-to-head: key technology by model year, how a lost-key job actually runs on each, and the field quirks we see most. Call (912) 209-6131 for same-day mobile service on either one.
Lincoln Continental vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class at a glance
| Lincoln Continental | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years covered | 1995–2020 | 2007–2025 |
| Earliest key type | Transponder | Smart Key / Infrared |
| Newest key type | Proximity / Intelligent Access | Proximity / Keyless-Go |
| Lost-all-keys handling | Typically on-site via OBD-II | Often on-site; some years need dealer / PIN coordination |
| Spare from a working key | On-site, same visit | On-site, same visit |
Key types by year, side by side
Both vehicles changed key technology over their runs, so the right blank, chip, and programmer depend entirely on your model year. Here is what each one uses:
Lincoln Continental
H72 / H86 blade, 4D63 chip.
HU101 emergency blade. FCC: M3N-A2C931426.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
HU64 blade, FBS3 infrared key.
HU64 emergency blade, FBS3 / FBS4 system.
HU64 emergency blade, FBS4 system. Dealer-level tooling required.
Which is simpler or quicker to key?
On a lost-all-keys job the Lincoln Continental is usually the more straightforward of the two, since it is typically handled entirely on-site through the OBD-II port. Some Mercedes-Benz S-Class year ranges can require a manufacturer PIN or dealer coordination, which adds steps to the job. With a working key in hand, either one has a spare programmed on-site the same visit.
The quirk that trips people up on each
- Decades-apart Continentals. The 1990s and 2017+ Continentals share only a name; confirm the exact generation before ordering any key.
- Infrared early keys. 2007-2013 S-Class keys use infrared, not RF; a generic RF remote won't communicate with the car at all.
How a key job runs on either one
The path works the same way on both. The simplest job on either vehicle is a planned spare made while you still have a working key, because that key acts as the authentication seed and the work is short. A lost-all-keys situation takes more steps on either one, since the programmer has to read the immobilizer PIN before it can enroll a new key. We confirm the exact part by VIN before we dispatch, so the right blank, chip, and programmer are on the truck when we arrive.
Get a replacement key in Statesboro, GA
We are a mobile automotive locksmith and we come to you anywhere in Statesboro, Bulloch County, and southeast Georgia, no tow and no dealership wait, for both the Lincoln Continental and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Call (912) 209-6131.
Compare the full guides
- Lincoln Continental key replacement guide, all years and key types
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class key replacement guide, all years and key types
- All Lincoln car keys
- All Mercedes-Benz car keys
Frequently asked: Lincoln Continental vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class keys
Is the Lincoln Continental or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class simpler to make a key for?
For a routine spare both are similar, but the Lincoln Continental tends to be the more straightforward of the two on a lost-all-keys job, because some Mercedes-Benz S-Class years can need dealer or PIN coordination. We confirm the exact path for each by VIN before dispatching so there are no surprises.
Can you make a key for both on-site in Statesboro?
Yes. Both the Lincoln Continental and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class are handled by our mobile unit at your location for the large majority of year ranges. Any exception that needs dealer coordination is flagged on the phone when we confirm your VIN, so the work is set up correctly before we arrive.
Do I need the original key to get a replacement?
No. With a working key we make a spare in a single visit because the original acts as the authentication seed. With no key at all, we read the immobilizer PIN and build a key from your VIN. Both vehicles support both paths.