2005 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2005 BMW 730 and 2005 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 730 | LS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |