2017 BMW X3 vs 2017 Lincoln MKC - The Car Connection

2017 BMW X3

2017 Lincoln MKC

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$37,745	$40,050
X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$40,260	$42,750
X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	28	$39,605	$42,050
X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	19	26	$46,025	$48,950

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKC Black Label AWD	19	25	$44,917	$48,040
MKC Black Label FWD	21	28	$42,668	$45,635
MKC Premiere AWD	19	25	$33,526	$35,290
MKC Premiere FWD	21	28	$31,236	$32,880
MKC Reserve AWD	19	25	$39,532	$42,055
MKC Reserve FWD	21	28	$37,266	$39,645
MKC Select AWD	19	25	$36,179	$38,285
MKC Select FWD	21	28	$33,907	$35,880

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,745

$44,917

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,050

$48,040

Monthly Payment Estimate

$668 / month

$801 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition.

The 2017 MKC is a step in the right direction for Lincoln, thanks to controlled handling and interior luxury, but it lacks rear seat space and the cachet of its luxury rivals.

TCC Likes

Good, sedan-style looks
Very efficient interior space
Great powertrain options

Strong turbocharged engines
Responsive steering, handling
Nicely detailed cabin

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive in a hurry
Start-stop should be smoother
Rearview camera is buried in options

Tight back seat
EcoBoost engines aren't always 'eco'
Transmission doesn't always match engine's urgency

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.8

Front Leg Room (in)

39.9

42.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

183.8

179.2

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

65.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

105.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

53.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.6

25.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.6

25.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

15.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4030

3997

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

270 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

999

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

240 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.96

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.58

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

2.94

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X3

Lincoln MKC

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

8.4

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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