Lincoln Town Car vs. BMW 550 Review

Utility
The Lincoln will quite certainly prove more practical than the BMW 550 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The BMW 550 is likely a better choice than the Lincoln Town Car in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable dogs.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the 550 is a genuine sports car. Regarding horsepower, the 550 packs quite a punch and will knock the Lincoln Town Car down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Lincoln Town Car is substantially heavier than the BMW 550. The 550's tank is almost the same size as the Town Car's, though the Lincoln Town Car's is slightly larger. The BMW 550 and the Lincoln Town Car compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the BMW 550 for a fill-up approximately as often as the Lincoln Town Car.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The 550 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Lincoln. The Town Car won't save you much money at the pump compared to the BMW. The BMW 550 is considerably costlier than the Lincoln Town Car with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the BMW 550 and the Lincoln Town Car most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lincoln Town Car's engine is slightly smaller than the BMW 550's, but not terribly so. The Lincoln Town Car could learn a lesson or two from the BMW 550 regarding torque. The BMW 550 packs quite a wallop compared to the Lincoln with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln Town Car offers a bit more head room than the BMW 550, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lincoln Town Car make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the BMW 550.

Warranty
The 550 and the Lincoln have the same basic warranty.