2006 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 3 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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
