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BMW 335i vs Lincoln Town Car

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

BMW logo

2015 BMW 335i

Lincoln logo

2011 Lincoln Town Car

Overview

SpecBMW 335i335iLincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet
Selected trim335iSignature Limited Fleet
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasflex-fuel (FFV)
Model year20152011

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 335i335iLincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet
MSRP$43,750 (best)$47,000
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 335i335iLincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)19 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG32 MPG (best)24 MPG
Fuel tank15.8 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW 335i335iLincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet
Horsepower300 hp (best)239 hp
Torque300 lb-ft (best)287 lb-ft
Engine size3 L4.6 L (best)
CylindersI6V8

Size & capability

SpecBMW 335i335iLincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet
Seating5 seats6 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume13 cu ft21 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity—1,500 lbs (best)
Payload900 lbs (best)—
Curb weight3,595 lbs (best)4,345 lbs
Ground clearance5.5 in (best)—
Wheelbase110.6 in117.7 in (best)
Length182.2 in215.4 in (best)
Width71.3 in78.5 in (best)
Height56.3 in59 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 335i335iLincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)33

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 335iLincoln Town Car
1

335i

$43,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Signature Limited Fleet

$47,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

Signature Limited

$47,225 MSRP

3—

Signature L Fleet

$52,670 MSRP

4—

Signature L

$52,895 MSRP

BMW 335i vs Lincoln Town Car FAQ

Which is better: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 BMW 335i vs 2011 Lincoln Town Car on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 BMW 335i starts lower at $43,750.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better horsepower: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
Which has better seats: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2011 Lincoln Town Car leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2011 Lincoln Town Car leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2015 BMW 335i vs 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW 335i (5/5 NHTSA overall).