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BMW X5 vs. Lincoln Navigator L Review

How the BMW X5 stacks up against the Lincoln Navigator L - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 BMW X5
Price Range: $47,500 - $56,200
2010 Lincoln Navigator L
Price Range: $56,120 - $59,465
BMW X5 vs. Lincoln Navigator L Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Lincoln Navigator L over the BMW X5. The Lincoln is likely a better choice than the BMW X5 regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or big pets. Towing is significantly more the Lincoln Navigator L's forte than it is the X5's.

Dimensions
The Lincoln Navigator L is tremendously more bulky than the BMW X5. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Lincoln Navigator L than the BMW X5 because of its larger tank. The BMW X5 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Lincoln. The BMW X5's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Lincoln Navigator L.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the BMW X5 to the dealership as the Lincoln. With respect to MSRP, the Navigator L costs considerably more than the BMW X5.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the BMW X5 and the Lincoln Navigator L quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lincoln Navigator L's engine is tremendously larger than the X5's. Remember that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Lincoln Navigator L packs quite a punch compared to the BMW with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the Lincoln Navigator L will have picked up and gone by the time the BMW X5 finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln Navigator L offers a bit more head room than the BMW X5, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lincoln Navigator L make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the BMW X5.

Warranty
The Navigator L and the BMW X5 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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