Lincoln Continental (1994 – 2002) vs BMW 7 Series (1994 – 1998): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 232 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,670 kg against 1,745 kg. At 5,260 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 137 mm longer than the BMW 7 Series.
| Specification |
Lincoln
Continental
1994 – 2002
|
BMW
7 Series
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 2002 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 18 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 264 – 279 hp | 143 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 359 – 373 Nm | 280 – 490 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 8.5 s | 6.6 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 215 – 232 km/h | 203 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 7.9 – 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,260 mm | 4,981 – 5,123 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,771 mm | 2,931 – 3,071 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,745 kg | 1,670 – 1,995 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.