2016 BMW 5 Series vs. 2017 Lincoln Continental

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between 5 Series and Continental?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Lincoln Continental, which is $5,480 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 BMW 5 Series. Also, the 2016 5 Series has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Continental, but it gets 3 more miles on a gallon of fuel. And finally, the 5 Series has a slightly smaller body than the Continental. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.7 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.7 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$50,200
$44,720
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
3.7L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
240 hp
305 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.1 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
82.4 in
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
75.3 in
Length
Length
193.4 in
201.4 in
Height
Height
57.6 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
116.9 in
117.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.3 ft2
105.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.5 in
39.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
44.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
58.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
37.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.3 in
41.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.2 in
55.9 in

Costs

2016 BMW 5 Series

2017 Lincoln Continental

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600 - $3,650
$2,700 - $3,000
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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$409 (2017 Lincoln Continental Premiere FWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
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$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$21,423 - $21,723
2016 BMW 5 Series vs. 2017 Lincoln Continental - Front Left Comparison2016 BMW 5 Series vs. 2017 Lincoln Continental - Front Left Comparison
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