2021 BMW X5 vs 2021 Lincoln Aviator

2021 BMW X5

2021 Lincoln Aviator

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	16	22	$77,505	$82,800
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	26	$55,740	$59,400
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	25	$57,880	$61,700
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$61,320	$65,400
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	13	18	$98,245	$105,100

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Aviator Black Label AWD	17	24	$74,389	$79,345
Aviator Black Label Grand Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$83,306	$88,985
Aviator Grand Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$65,672	$69,545
Aviator Reserve AWD	17	24	$56,789	$60,095
Aviator Reserve RWD	18	26	$54,418	$57,585
Aviator Standard AWD	17	24	$51,637	$54,070
Aviator Standard RWD	18	26	$49,250	$51,570

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$77,505

$74,389

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,800

$79,345

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1380 / month

$1322 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 X5 is BMW’s best vehicle, one that does nearly everything with grace and ease.

The 2021 Lincoln Aviator drops sensational style and space, but the Grand Touring plug-in’s a bit of a misfire.

TCC Likes

Beautiful interior
Spacious cabin
Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen

A 7/8ths Navigator
Big infotainment displays
Hybrid plug-in

TCC Dislikes

Expensive top trims
Dizzying number of options
Cramped third row

It’s $$$$
Third row is small
The V-6 moans

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

39.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

38.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

61.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

40.2

Third Head Room (in)

36.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

140.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

58.3

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.3

199.3

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

69.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

119.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

82.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.1

66.9

Liftover Height (in)

29.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.3

77.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.9

18.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

33.9

41.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

83.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

48.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.9

20.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/45HR20

P275/40WR22

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/45HR20

P275/40WR22

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

670

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6700

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5260

4892

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

22 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

22 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

553 @ 1800

415 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

99C

Displacement

4.4 L/268

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

523 @ 5500

400 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

44T

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.27

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

4.71

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

2.15

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

4.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

3.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Lincoln Aviator

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

9.9

8.9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

250

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

2021 BMW X5

2021 BMW X5 available; 2022s orderable
Lease: From $729 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $2,000 APR Credit
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months

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2021 Lincoln Aviator

2022 Aviator arriving; 2021s still in stock
Lease: From $610/mo
Rebates: Up to $1,000 off
Finance: From 0% APR

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