2008 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 577 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 525 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
