BMW 528i vs Lincoln MKS
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Lincoln MKS
Overview
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Lincoln MKSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 528i | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Lincoln MKSBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50,200 | $39,010 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Lincoln MKSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Lincoln MKSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Lincoln MKSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 19.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 948 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lbs (best) | 4,204 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 112.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 205.6 in (best) |
| Width | 73.2 in | 75.9 in (best) |
| Height | 57.6 in | 61.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 528i528i | Lincoln MKSBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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.
| Trim | BMW 528i | Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 528i $50,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $39,010 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Base $41,005 MSRP |
| 3 | — | EcoBoost $46,000 MSRP |