2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Lincoln MKZ
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Lincoln MKZ were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln MKZ (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln MKZ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325.
Because 2007 Lincoln MKZ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln MKZ 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, 2007 Lincoln MKZ (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln MKZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Lincoln MKZ | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 325 | MKZ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
