2005 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 330 | Navigator |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1989 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |