Lincoln Continental vs. BMW 7 Series

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Continental and BMW 7 Series 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 Lincoln Continental and the BMW 7 Series.

When we compare the Lincoln Continental's and the BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Continental's and the BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series is a better car than the Lincoln Continental.

Pricing: A used 2020 Lincoln Continental ranges from $25,897 to $45,987 while a used 2020 BMW 7 Series is priced between $34,990 to $70,533.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln Continental loses 54.3 percent of its value and the BMW 7 Series loses 63.1 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Continental retains 8.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Continental is 8.2 out of 10 while the BMW 7 Series' quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Continental being ranked 3 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the BMW 7 Series being ranked 14 out of 24.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Continental is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW 7 Series the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the BMW 7 Series a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Continental.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln Continental’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the BMW 7 Series base engine makes 335 horsepower. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 597 miles. This gives the BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln Continental. The Continental uses regular unleaded, and the 7 Series uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Lincoln Continental has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.