Lincoln Navigator vs BMW X5
The BMW X5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 8 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the BMW X5 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Lincoln Navigator
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 35 configurations
2015–2027
BMW X5
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 61 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lincoln Navigator | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 19 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 17 mpg | 24 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 23 mpg | 31 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,250 | $2,900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 462 g/mi | 130 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 35 | 61 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Navigator vs X5: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lincoln Navigator or the BMW X5?
The BMW X5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 8 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW X5 runs about $2,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Lincoln Navigator — a difference of roughly $350 per year.
What engines do the Navigator and X5 offer?
Lincoln Navigator: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start. BMW X5: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Lincoln Navigator as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the BMW X5 as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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