Bitauto original luxury mid-size sedan, when talking about this topic, many people focus on the BMW 3 Series, but it is true that this generation of 3 Series has both its own product strength and brand influence. It is very powerful, so it is natural that it has become the first choice in the minds of many young people. But the situation will also change, because the new Lincoln Z has high quality in all aspects, and it has also caused a lot of heated discussions recently. So today we will put these two cars together for a PK to see who is stronger.
The two protagonists are the 2022 Lincoln Z i Cool Honor Edition with a guide price of 335,800 yuan and the 2022 BMW 3 Series 325Li M with a guide price of 345,300 yuan. Sports suit.
· Appearance comparison: Lincoln Z American luxury/BMW 3 Series German sport
Lincoln Z’s large LED The lamp adopts a new through-type design, with automatic horizontal adjustment and automatic remote control. It has functions such as low beam adjustment and automatic cornering fill-in light, and has two light languages: welcome and farewell. When the car owner approaches the vehicle, the Lincoln star logo, through-type light strip, driving lights, and headlights will light up in sequence. , giving you a sense of ceremony that is different from Lincoln’s previous models.
The BMW 3 Series also uses a full LED headlight configuration. The styling weakens the classic angel eye design elements. Although the headlights still have a sense of design, they are not Prominent recognition. In terms of functions, it is only equipped with automatic headlights and cornering auxiliary lighting functions.
In terms of body size, through a set of data comparison, it is not difficult to find that the Lincoln Z has advantages over the BMW 3 Series in length, width and height. The slender body makes it Looks very elegant. Due to the transverse engine layout, the BMW 3 Series has a longer wheelbase than the Lincoln Z. The design concept of short front overhang and long wheelbase shows a sense of sophistication.
· Interior comparison: Lincoln Z panoramic screen shows off skills/BMW 3 Series is driving-oriented
Configuration differences: Lincoln Z is comfortable and safe/BMW 3 Series is full Sufficient for daily use
There is not much difference between the two cars in terms of mainstream configurations, such as automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, AEB active braking, electronic Handbrake, automatic parking, keyless entry, front electric memory seats, one-button start, car navigation, ambient lighting and PM2.5 filter, etc. It is easy to meet the basic needs of users and is at the same level as the standard.
The difference in configuration is that Lincoln Z is equipped with L2 driving assistance, panoramic images, automatic parking, head-up display, adaptive high beams, and interior/exterior automatic anti-static protection. Dazzling rearview mirror, soundproof glass, Revel audio, heated steering wheel,Paddle shifters, seat ventilation/heating, wireless charging and air purifiers, etc. These functions are not available in the BMW 3 Series. They reflect that Lincoln Z is more thoughtful in terms of safety, comfort and user-friendliness.
Of course, the BMW 3 Series also has configuration features that are better than the Lincoln Z. Namely, run-flat tires, electric/sensory tailgate opening and closing, rear independent air conditioning and CarPlay, etc. Although the functional configuration of this car can also meet the needs of users well, it is just not as comprehensive as the Lincoln Z.
·Power: Lincoln Z front-wheel drive 2.0T & 8AT/BMW 3 Series rear-wheel drive 2.0T & 8AT
In terms of power, Lincoln Z is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine with a maximum power of 181kW and a maximum torque of 376N·m. It has certain advantages in its class in terms of data. The transmission is matched with an 8AT gearbox, and the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.8 seconds.
The BMW 3 Series is a 2.0T medium-power engine with a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 300N·m. The matching gearbox is ZF’s 8AT, with an official 0-100km range. /h acceleration time is 8.1 seconds. Although there is a certain gap between the book data and Lincoln Z, BMW equipped with ZF has always been recognized as a golden combination in the industry.
Editor’s comment: Although the two cars are priced equally, due to the brand value, the Lincoln Z i Cool Zun Yao Edition is already the second best. The BMW 3 Series 325Li M Sports Package is only a mid- to low-end model, so it is natural that the configuration will be quite different. This is like the choice between "chicken head" and "phoenix tail". When buying a car, consider clearly your own car needs, whether to focus on configuration functions or brand value. In terms of configuration, the Lincoln Z is a very comprehensive model that has just been launched and is worth paying for. The BMW 3 Series focuses on brand attributes and has maintained a very good reputation since its launch. For consumers who pay attention to the brand, it is not wrong to choose it.