2004 Lincoln Mark X vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Mark X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Mark X would be higher. At 3,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Mark X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Mark X (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Mark X should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Mark X. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Mark X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Mark X | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Mark X | 525 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2968 mm |
