2022 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2022 BMW X3

Unmatched Performance

For remarkable power for every adventure, the Lincoln Nautilus is the perfect SUV. While both the BMW and Lincoln come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, the Nautilus delivers greater horsepower and pound-feet of torque than the BMW X3. Both vehicles come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and provide you with all-wheel drive, but the Lincoln’s precision-based performance gives you better handling that doesn’t sacrifice the engine’s better power. You can't get that combination in the X3!

Luxurious Design

The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is muscular and sleek, giving you a bold frame coupled with all-LED exterior lighting and additional advanced features. The Nautilus provides a hands-free power liftgate for better loading and unloading when using the trunk - something you can’t find in the BMW’s lineup.

While both SUV’s comfortably seat up to five passengers,the Nautilus’s legroom for the front and rear rows are substantially better. The Nautilus also gives you more cargo space for everyone’s belongings and luggage. Passengers are also able to enjoy leather-wrapped seating with just the Nautilus stock model, which is also missing as an option for the X3.

Innovative Technology

The Lincoln Nautilus is so versatile, it can serve as a dedicated commuting vehicle, a luxurious transport SUV for hauling large amounts of luggage, an elite family car, and so much more. It arrives with a large selection of tech features that make the driving and passenger experiences as engaging as they are convenient. It also provides a remote vehicle starting feature and an optional rear-seat entertainment system to use with the brand’s SYNC 3 infotainment platform and enveloping 11-speaker surround sound. The BMW X3 doesn’t offer either of the first two options, making it feel a bit less feature-driven for a luxury SUV.