Has the BMW X5 Met its Midsize Luxury SUV Match in the 2016 Lincoln MKX?

North Ridgeville, Lakewood, and Cleveland, OH area drivers in pursuit of a new midsize luxury SUV likely have two seemingly dichotomous needs they would ideally like to have met; on the one hand, these kinds of drivers are looking for a vehicle that's comfortable and luxurious enough to make their daily commute feel downright idyllic, but they also want a certain degree of capability, versatility, and flexibility not often found in the luxury car segment.

Both the new Lincoln MKX and the BMW X5 seek to satiate both sets of desires, bringing a decided air of sophistication and class to a capable, highly proficient platform. Which of the two proves to be the better choice? Well, in the areas of price, power, value, efficiency, and cargo capacity, there is one clear winner: the 2016 Lincoln MKX. Take a look at the comparison we've conducted below for all the details; then, visit us here at Nick Mayer Lincoln to explore all of the options in our new inventory for yourself today.

2016 Lincoln MKX vs. 2016 BMW X5

• Price: For many Westlake, OH based drivers, the steep price of the BMW X5 alone is enough to deter them from this automotive offering; a comparably equipped Lincoln MKX is priced at almost $20,000 less than its Bavarian-built counterpart.
• Power: The standard engine on the Lincoln MKX achieves an impressive 335 horsepower at 5500 RPM and 380 lb-ft of torque; compare that to a horsepower rating of only 300 and only 300 lb-ft of torque produced by the standard X5 engine, and the Lincoln MKX continues to creep ahead of its competition.
• Value: Often times, Elyria, OH drivers shy away from cars made by BMW because they're notoriously expensive to repair; BMW's powertrain warranty coverage also falls short compared to that offered by Lincoln, ending at only 50,000 miles or 48 months versus Lincoln's 70,000 mile, 72 month cap.
• Efficiency: Both offerings are fairy efficient, particularly as far as SUVs go; the Lincoln MKX, however, ekes out one additional mile in combined fuel economy, making it the ever-so-slightly more efficient of the two.
• Cargo Carrying Ability: Measuring in at 22.9 cargo volume, the BMW does not offer nearly the flexibility proffered by the Lincoln MKX, with its capacious 37.2 cubic feet of cargo volume.