The Lincoln Nautilus comes with a luxurious, well-appointed interior and a stately exterior that looks great no matter where you drive. This is Lincoln's biggest five-seat luxury SUV and it's a mid-size crossover with a magnificent cabin. The new Nautilus has well-cushioned suspension and excellent body control. The 2023 BMW X3 is another outstanding mid-size SUV that might also be on your shopping list. Here's a comparison to help you make the most of your visit to us at Southgate Lincoln of Southgate MI.
Comparing engines
The Lincoln Nautilus for 2023 has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood that delivers 250 horsepower. The base engine in the BMW X3 is just a little behind with only 248 horsepower. The newest Lincoln Nautilus also offers you a twin-turbocharged V6 with 335 horsepower and that will help you perform with power out on the highway with faster acceleration. Both these luxury compact SUVs will perform well for you under a variety of circumstances.
A comparison of performance
The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus was tested by the editors at Car and Driver for its zero-to-60-mph time and it turned in an impressive 5.9 seconds. Meanwhile, the BMW X3 in the xDrive30i version needed 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph. When buyers in Detroit and Taylor MI are making the substantial commitment to getting a luxury compact SUV, we know you expect strong performance and the Lincoln Nautilus delivers it in style.
Comparing gas mileage and towing capacity
The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus can give you an EPA-estimated 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. The BMW X3 does just a little better with 23 MPG on city streets and 29 MPG on the highway. The BMW also slightly outperforms the Lincoln Nautilus with 4,400 pounds when properly equipped vs 3,500 pounds in the Lincoln Nautilus. But while the BMW X3 wins this set of rounds, the Lincoln Nautilus shines when it comes to projected dependability.
Comparing reliability
The experts at J.D. Power have made a science out of predicting which vehicles are more likely to be dependable over the long run. The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus has a J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 88 out of 100. That's on the high side of what J.D. Power describes as “Great.” Meanwhile, the BMW X3 doesn't have a predicted reliability score for 2023 but its 2022 score was only 81 out of 100.
Comparing interiors
The Lincoln Nautilus gives you luxurious leathers, woods and metals in increasing amounts as you move up through the trim levels. Once you get to the Reserve and Black Label level, you'll find many surfaces wrapped in soft leather. The BMW X3 also provides an attractive cabin but unfortunately, the glossy wood grain trim on some models is actually just plastic. What's more, the Lincoln Nautilus lets you fit up to 12 carry-on suitcases behind the second row while the BMW X3 has room for only seven.
Comparing cargo space
Both the BMW X3 have some of the best room for cargo in the luxury compact class but the Lincoln Nautilus comes out ahead in one important area. While the BMW X3 gives you 28.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats, the Lincoln Nautilus provides even more cargo space with 37.2 cubic feet. Browse our new inventory and schedule a test drive of the new Lincoln Nautilus at Southgate Lincoln, not far from Romulus MI in Southgate MI.