BMW X5 vs. Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X5 and Lincoln Aviator contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X5 and the Lincoln Aviator.
When we compare the BMW X5's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 has the advantage in the area of reliability. The Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X5's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Aviator is a better car than the BMW X5.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW X5's price is between $73,371 and $103,172, with the Lincoln Aviator priced between $61,305 and $92,835.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X5 loses 56.1 percent of its value and the Lincoln Aviator loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Aviator retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.4 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 13 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 11 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the BMW X5 is ranked 21 and the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 19.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the BMW X5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Aviator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X5’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 400 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lincoln Aviator has higher safety ratings than the BMW X5, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
73371 - 103172
Starting MSRP:
67600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61305 - 92835
Starting MSRP:
56700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
46200 - 171000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
78144
Price Range:
69699 - 90148
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
51935 - 95381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.108
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Aviator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 64Lincoln Aviator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 64Ranking
47 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X5 Trim Levels
M60i, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Livery, Premiere, Reserve
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4919 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
69.1 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4745 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
69.2 inches
Length:
199.7 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat
Blue
Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic Clearcoat
Green
Not available
White
Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat / Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Red
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White
Interior Colors
Black
Onyx
Brown
Not available
Gray
Medium Light Space Gray
White
Not available
