2007 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X3 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | X3 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |