2011 Lincoln MKS vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln MKS and 2011 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln MKS (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln MKS weights approximately 268 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lincoln MKS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Lincoln MKS (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln MKS | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | MKS | 325 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5184 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1565 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
