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Lincoln MKX vs. BMW X3 Review

How the Lincoln MKX stacks up against the BMW X3 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Lincoln MKX
Price Range: $37,845 - $40,195
2009 BMW X3
Price: $39,700
Lincoln MKX vs. BMW X3 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the BMW X3 to the dealership as the MKX. With respect to fuel economy, the BMW X3 is a bit better than the Lincoln MKX, but not by much. The Lincoln MKX won't tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the X3 will. The X3 isn't much less expensive than the Lincoln in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The X3 and the Lincoln MKX can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the BMW X3 and the MKX when it comes to transporting cargo. The BMW X3 outpulls the Lincoln MKX by a massive margin.

Convenience
The BMW X3's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Lincoln MKX.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln MKX offers a bit more head room than the BMW, there really isn't much of a difference. The Lincoln MKX offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the BMW X3 does.

Dimensions
The BMW X3's tank is approximately the same size as the Lincoln MKX's, though the Lincoln MKX's is somewhat larger. The X3 and the MKX compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the BMW X3 and the Lincoln MKX definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lincoln MKX's engine is considerably more sizeable than the BMW X3's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the MKX isn't much more powerful than the X3.

Warranty
The Lincoln MKX and the X3 have the same basic warranty.

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