2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Lincoln MKZ
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Lincoln MKZ were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln MKZ weights approximately 186 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
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, 2009 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Lincoln MKZ | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | X5 | MKZ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |
