Lincoln Town Car vs. BMW 5 Series
When comparing the Lincoln Town Car's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Town Car has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Town Car's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Lincoln Town Car vs. BMW 5 Series Pricing
A used 2011 Lincoln Town Car ranges from $6,140 to $18,110 while a used 2011 BMW 5 Series is priced between $7,482 to $16,943.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Lincoln Town Car’s base engine makes 239 horsepower, and the BMW 5 Series base engine makes 240 horsepower. The Town Car is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 592 miles. This gives the BMW 5 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln Town Car. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Lincoln Town Car has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
6140 - 18110
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
7482 - 16943
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.59095
Lincoln Town Car Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.444269 / 10
Reliability:
8.332809 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Town Car Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 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
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln Town Car Trim Levels
Executive, Executive L, Signature L, Signature L Fleet, Signature Limited, Signature Limited Fleet
BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 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):
Not yet available
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:
239 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
287 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
230 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
21 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 592 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.9 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4345 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
59 inches
Length:
215.4 inches
Wheelbase:
117.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
82.8 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
193.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17