Which is better: 2027 BMW 540i xDrive or 2020 Lincoln Continental?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW 540i xDrive vs 2020 Lincoln Continental 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 540i xDrive or 2020 Lincoln Continental?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Lincoln Continental starts lower at $46,305. Live Lincoln Continental listings start at $12,940.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW 540i xDrive or 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,305).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW 540i xDrive or 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The 2027 BMW 540i xDrive leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).

Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW 540i xDrive or 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The 2020 Lincoln Continental leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 BMW 540i xDrive vs 2020 Lincoln Continental?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Lincoln Continental (5/5 NHTSA overall).

← Back to compare hub

BMW 540i xDrive vs Lincoln Continental

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

Vehicles

2027 BMW 540i xDrive

Trim

Full research

2020 Lincoln Continental

Trim

Full research Shop inventory

Overview

Spec	BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive	Lincoln ContinentalBase
Selected trim	540i xDrive	Base
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2027	2020

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive	Lincoln ContinentalBase
MSRP	$67,700	$46,305 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$12,940 (best)
Median listing price	—	$16,571 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$21,402 (best)
For sale now	0	6 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive	Lincoln ContinentalBase
Combined MPG	28 MPG (best)	20 MPG
City MPG	26 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	32 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	15.9 gal	18 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive	Lincoln ContinentalBase
Horsepower	375 hp (best)	305 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft (best)	280 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L	3.7 L (best)
Cylinders	I6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive	Lincoln ContinentalBase
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	18.4 cu ft (best)	16.7 cu ft
Payload	999 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,370 lbs	4,224 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	6.1 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	117.9 in	117.9 in
Length	199.2 in	201.4 in (best)
Width	74.8 in (best)	—
Height	59.6 in (best)	58.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW 540i xDrive540i xDrive	Lincoln ContinentalBase
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 (best)	2

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 540i xDrive	Lincoln Continental
1	540i xDrive $67,700 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Base $46,305 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	—	Base $48,305 MSRP
3	—	Reserve $59,870 MSRP
4	—	Reserve $61,870 MSRP
5	—	Black Label $70,205 MSRP
6	—	Black Label $75,470 MSRP

Live inventory

Lincoln Continental6 for sale

See all