2000 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 2000 BMW X5 and 2000 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 BMW X5. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW X5 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2000 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 BMW X5 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, 2000 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW X5. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2000 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW X5. 2000 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 BMW X5 | 2000 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | X5 | Continental |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |