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BMW 850Ci vs Lincoln Mark VIII

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

Vehicles

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1997 BMW 850Ci

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1998 Lincoln Mark VIII

Overview

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLincoln Mark VIIIBase
Selected trim850CiBase
Body styleCoupeCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year19971998

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLincoln Mark VIIIBase
MSRP$0$0
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLincoln Mark VIIIBase
Combined MPG15 MPG18 MPG (best)
City MPG12 MPG15 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG24 MPG (best)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)18 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLincoln Mark VIIIBase
Horsepower322 hp (best)280 hp
Torque361 lb-ft (best)285 lb-ft
Engine size5.4 L (best)4.6 L
CylindersV12V8

Size & capability

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLincoln Mark VIIIBase
Doors22
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft14.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity—2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,288 lbs3,765 lbs (best)
Wheelbase105.7 in113 in (best)
Length188.2 in207.2 in (best)
Width73 in74.8 in (best)
Height52.8 in53.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 850Ci850CiLincoln Mark VIIIBase
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 850CiLincoln Mark VIII
1

850Ci

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

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LSC

$0 MSRP

BMW 850Ci vs Lincoln Mark VIII FAQ

Which is better: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1997 BMW 850Ci vs 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 BMW 850Ci starts lower at $0.
Which has better combinedMpg: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
The 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
Which has better horsepower: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
The 1997 BMW 850Ci leads on horsepower in this comparison (322).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 1997 BMW 850Ci or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
The 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).