1998 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 BMW 5 Series
When comparing the 1998 Lincoln Continental's and the 1998 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1998 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and reliability. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Lincoln Continental's and the 1998 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
1998 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 BMW 5 Series Pricing
A used 1998 Lincoln Continental ranges from $1,505 to $10,845 while a used 1998 BMW 5 Series is priced between $1,050 to $12,596.
1998 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 BMW 5 Series Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Lincoln Continental loses 55 percent of its value and the 1998 BMW 5 Series loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Lincoln Continental retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 BMW 5 Series.
1998 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 BMW 5 Series Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Continental is 8.5 out of 10 while the BMW 5 Series' quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Continental being ranked 2 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the BMW 5 Series being ranked 13 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
1998 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 BMW 5 Series Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Continental is 8.3 out of 10. For the BMW 5 Series the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the BMW 5 Series a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Continental.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1998 Lincoln Continental’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the 1998 BMW 5 Series base engine makes 190 horsepower. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the 1998 BMW 5 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1998 Lincoln Continental. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 1998 Lincoln Continental has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1505 - 10845
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.549895
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1050 - 12596
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.59095
Lincoln Continental Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.495448 / 10
Reliability:
8.286346 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.444269 / 10
Reliability:
8.332809 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Continental Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1998 Lincoln Continental Trim Levels
Base
1998 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
528i, 540i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
206 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3868 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
207 inches
Wheelbase:
109 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3495 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
188 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available