2012 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, both 2012 Lincoln Navigator and 2012 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1269 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Lincoln Navigator | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Navigator | 116 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2639 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5293 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1989 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 51 L |