2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 983 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. 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, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Mark LT | 316 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 63 L |
