2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Lincoln MKZ

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan Diesel and MKZ?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, fuel economy, starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2016 Lincoln MKZ has a more powerful engine than the 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel, and it gets 9 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 MKZ, which is $4,660 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 3 Series Sedan Diesel. In addition, the 3 Series Sedan Diesel has a slightly smaller body than the MKZ. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,850
$35,190
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
231 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.4 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
31 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
42 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
35 MPG
26 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
83.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
73.4 in
Length
Length
182.4 in
194.1 in
Height
Height
56.3 - 56.5 in
58.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
112.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.3 ft2
98.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
37.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
44.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
36.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
37.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55.3 in

Costs

2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

2016 Lincoln MKZ

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300 - $2,350
$2,200 - $2,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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