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BMW 430i Gran Coupe vs Lincoln MKZ

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

Vehicles

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2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe

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2020 Lincoln MKZ

Overview

SpecBMW 430i Gran Coupe430iLincoln MKZBase
Selected trim430iBase
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20272020

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 430i Gran Coupe430iLincoln MKZBase
MSRP$51,200$36,750 (best)
Lowest listing price$6,014 (best)
Median listing price$18,802 (best)
Highest listing price$20,555 (best)
For sale now04 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 430i Gran Coupe430iLincoln MKZBase
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)24 MPG
City MPG27 MPG (best)20 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG (best)31 MPG
Fuel tank15.6 gal16.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW 430i Gran Coupe430iLincoln MKZBase
Horsepower255 hp (best)245 hp
Torque295 lb-ft (best)275 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW 430i Gran Coupe430iLincoln MKZBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume45.6 cu ft (best)15.4 cu ft
Towing capacity1,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,898 lbs3,749 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase112.4 in (best)112.2 in
Length188.5 in193.9 in (best)
Width72.9 in73.4 in (best)
Height56.8 in58.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 430i Gran Coupe430iLincoln MKZBase
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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 430i Gran CoupeLincoln MKZ
1

430i

$51,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$36,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$38,750 MSRP

3

Hybrid Reserve

$42,500 MSRP

4

Reserve

$42,500 MSRP

5

Reserve

$44,500 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW 430i Gran Coupe vs Lincoln MKZ FAQ

Which is better: 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe or 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe vs 2020 Lincoln MKZ on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe or 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Lincoln MKZ starts lower at $36,750. Live Lincoln MKZ listings start at $6,014.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe or 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe or 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (41).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe or 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe leads on horsepower in this comparison (255).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe or 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 BMW 430i Gran Coupe vs 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Lincoln MKZ (5/5 NHTSA overall).