2008 BMW 528 vs. 2008 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2008 BMW 528 and 2008 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 528 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Lincoln Navigator.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (272 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2008 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2008 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 528 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 127 L |
