2010 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1167 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln Navigator | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Navigator | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2637 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5293 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1989 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |
