Both the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and BMW X3 are bound to attract attention from savvy luxury crossover shoppers. But which has more of what you want in a luxury cruiser? Lunghamer Ford’s comparison guide gives each model the once-over.
Quiet, Uptown Comfort: 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
When you’re shopping the luxury segment, you want a cushy, quiet people hauler. With its comfy, widely adjustable seats and height-friendly legroom, the Nautilus is your best bet. This Lincoln’s quiet interior and smooth ride are the very definition of American luxury. And details like leather upholstery and heated seats only add to your ride comfort.
The BMW X3 is also big on high-end style and quiet comfort. Whether you settle into the front or rear seats, you’ll revel in head and legroom. The front seats are especially supportive, keeping you comfortable for the long haul. If we have one criticism of the X3, it’s that the ride can feel a bit busy on bumpy roads. And, as a compact crossover, it’s not quite as spacious as the midsize Nautilus.
Tech-Savvy Driving: 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
For a complete infotainment experience, choose the Nautilus. Lincoln’s luxury crossover gives you lots of connectivity options, including USB ports, Bluetooth wireless, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. And there’s more great news, because all of this connectivity comes standard, meaning there’s no need to pay extra for it.
BMW’s infotainment interface is easy to figure out, and its voice controls are equally easy to use.The 2020 BMW X3 has one surprising drawback, though—it doesn’t offer Android Auto smartphone capabilities. If you prefer Apple products, you can always use Apple CarPlay to stay connected. However, you do have to pay extra for this technology.
Quick Performance: 2020 BMW X3
With its speedy engine upgrade, the BMW X3 will be the first to reach 60 mph from a standing stop. The M40i’s 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine makes 382 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque, pleasing driving enthusiasts and helping commuters keep up with swift highway traffic.
Of course, the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus also offers a powerful engine upgrade. If you want a Nautilus that speeds around with impressive abandon, choose the 2.7-liter V6, and engine that turns up the heat with 335 horses and 380 pound-feet of torque.
Five-Star Safety: 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Not only did the Nautilus earn perfect five-star ratings in government crash tests, but it also comes standard with all the high-tech safety aids that luxury drivers expect. Each of these Lincoln crossovers helps keep you safe with blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and forward collisions warning with automatic emergency braking. Add the Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus package for even more driver aids, including a surround-view camera system to help you navigate tight parking spaces and narrow alleys.
Back on the BMW X3, there’s both good news and bad. The good news is that this luxury crossover also earned a perfect five-star rating for overall safety.But the bad news is that, if you want high-tech navigating the highway, you’re going to have to pay extra for it. Add the Driving Assistance and Driving Assistant Plus packages for the driver aids you crave.
The 2020 BMW X3 is certainly speedy, but the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has more of what luxury drivers are after, from quiet, upscale cruising to all the latest in safety technology.
For the full-blown Nautilus experience, visit us at Lunghamer Auto Group. We proudly serve the Lakes Region, Perry, and Owosso, Michigan.