2009 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lincoln Mark LT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 833 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 650 | Mark LT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |