2017 BMW X5 vs 2017 Lincoln MKX - The Car Connection

2017 BMW X5

2017 Lincoln MKX

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sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	18	25	$53,140	$56,600
X5 xDrive35d Sports Activity Vehicle	23	29	$56,670	$60,400
X5 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	18	24	$55,275	$58,900
X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$59,275	$63,200
X5 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$68,995	$73,650
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$94,150	$100,700

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKX Black Label AWD	16	23	$52,332	$55,970
MKX Black Label FWD	17	25	$49,999	$53,475
MKX Premiere AWD	16	23	$38,718	$40,755
MKX Premiere FWD	17	25	$36,347	$38,260
MKX Reserve AWD	16	23	$45,172	$48,055
MKX Reserve FWD	17	25	$42,827	$45,560
MKX Select AWD	16	23	$41,622	$44,045
MKX Select FWD	17	25	$39,265	$41,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,140

$52,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,600

$55,970

Monthly Payment Estimate

$943 / month

$933 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains and features that move the sedan toward the top of any list of luxury SUVs.

Load up an MKX and you'll be over $60,000 before you know it, but this under-the-radar crossover largely feels worth the dough—if you take the time to seek it out.

TCC Likes

Bright and stunning interior cabin
Very advanced safety features available
Strong powertrains, top to bottom

Handsome, reserved styling
Strong V-6 engines
Plush inside with a high degree of customizability

TCC Dislikes

Exterior is languishing, a bit
Very small third row
Price can balloon up to six figures (!) now

No hybrid for the lineup
Gimmicky push-button shifter
Lincoln brand lacks full luxury cachet

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

39.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

42.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.3

Second Hip Room (in)

55.6

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

76.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

64.8

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

190

Height, Overall (in)

69.4

66.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

112.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.8

37.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

76.7

68.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.8

37.2

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/50WR19

P245/50VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50WR19

P245/50VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5952

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4680

4387

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

20 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

175

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

300 @ 1300

278 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99R

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.7 L/227

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

303 @ 6500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

205

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.87

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Lincoln MKX

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.4

9.3

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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