When it comes to the Lincoln brand, I think the most concerned in recent years is the localization speed of its new products, the successive launch of adventurers, navigators, aviators and other SUV products are dazzling, and the sales data has grown rapidly, which also firmly believes in the brand's determination to localization. At the same time, Lincoln also has a breakthrough in the field of cars, and during this year's Guangzhou Auto Show, it launched its new car product - Lincoln Z. As a new player in the luxury market, the car naturally has to challenge a lot of heroes, and today the car uncle chose the BMW 3 Series, which is extremely hot in the field, to compare it and see which of the two models is stronger.
The 2022 Lincoln Z series has a total of 7 configurations, and the pre-sale price range is 255,000 to 342,000 yuan. The 2022 BMW 3 Series completed the product update in August this year, and the new car currently has a total of 9 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 29.39 to 39.89 million yuan. Next, the car uncle will focus on selecting the Lincoln Z top version model and the 2022 BMW 3 Series 325Li M sports night suit with a guided price of 358,900 yuan, and the price difference between the two is not large.
Exterior design
The Lincoln Z is the successor to the Lincoln MKZ, which is based on the ZEPHYR concept model and is Lincoln's first domestically produced sedan. The design of the new car adopts the latest family approach, and follows many of the elements of the previous concept model, which is much younger than other family cars. The new car offers two different styles of exterior kits, the top version belongs to the i-share series, which is more stylish. The polygonal front mid-mesh in the front part of the new car uses a more rounded line outline, which brings a good affinity, and is equipped with the mainstream active front grille of the same level. The angular headlights are connected to the central network, and the through-line strip connects the brand logo in the middle, and the logo also supports lighting.
The most successful upgrade of this generation of G series BMW 3 series is undoubtedly reflected in the design, whether it is the appearance or interior of the fashion sense and texture compared to the F series has a qualitative improvement, especially after matching the M sports night suit, it is also very helpful for the appearance of the whole vehicle. The front part of the model is originally surrounded by the two sides of the design of a large ventilation hole shape, more can highlight the sporty temperament of the vehicle, no chrome design is also the mainstream of the moment, in the BMW are all using a larger size of the grille background, the 3 series of grilles have not become too exaggerated, the interior equipped with active intake grille, not only can reduce the wind resistance, but also can help the engine quickly enter the working temperature, the unity when closed is also very good.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Lincoln Z are 4982×1865×1485 mm, and the wheelbase is 2930 mm. The nearly 5-meter length makes the side of the model look very slender, the wheelbase has reached the mainstream level, and the exterior mirror shape of the new car has certain similarities with Lincoln Continental, forming a large visual contrast between high-gloss black and chrome, without losing the sense of luxury.
The specific length, width and height of the BMW 3 Series are 4829×1827×1463 mm, and the wheelbase is 2961 mm, which lags behind the three-dimensional data, but the wheelbase has a 31mm lead. The long wheelbase version of this generation of BMW 3 Series cancels the embellishment on the C-pillar, which is not much different from the standard shaft version in terms of appearance, and the visual aspect is very compact.
Lincoln Z rear part using horizontal lines outlined, the entire tail has a strong sense of layering, smooth roof line slid down to the rear part, in the trunk cover to form a slightly upturned ducktail, through the taillights are the current mainstream design elements, flat taillights also add a youthful atmosphere to the entire rear.
The rear part of the BMW 3 Series has been flattened to make the entire rear part look more low, and the rear surround of the new car is equipped with black decoration, and the exhaust air from both sides is hidden on both sides of the encirclement. In addition, the model is matched with an angular tail light group, the internal L-shaped light strip is simple, and the LED light source is equipped to ensure the overall texture.
Interior design
The interior design of the Lincoln Z is unique in the Lincoln family, very Ford EVOS feel, the center console on the super-sized display screen to give the first impression is full of technology. Among them, the new car's 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard and 27-inch through-touch LCD screen almost occupy the entire center console, the internal Lincoln Nebula human-computer interaction page is very in line with the use habits of domestic consumers, the large screen has many functions inside, the screen is very smooth when operating, the response is extremely fast, and it also supports split-screen display. In terms of functions, there are satellite navigation, Bluetooth car phone, voice recognition control, facial recognition, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, etc.
The overall layout of the interior of the BMW 3 Series has not changed, and the materials and workmanship in the car have reached the mainstream level of the same level, and the functions are more complete. The new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard, the internal function needless to say, this screen is very good for the suppression of reflection, and the electronic pointer lag is low, the speed increase process pointer does not stutter, the M style steering wheel is very thick, the grip is full, the texture of the button feedback on both sides is good, but the size is a little large. The new car is equipped with a 10.25-inch touch LCD screen on the center console, which has more road call rescue than Lincoln Z, mobile phone interconnection mapping, but lacks facial recognition.
Lincoln Z interior seats are wrapped in leather fabric, and functionally have four-way adjustment of the height of the main passenger seat / shoulder adjustment / leg rest adjustment / waist support four-way adjustment, main passenger seat electric adjustment, front seat heating / ventilation / massage, driver's seat power seat memory, etc. The interior of the new car has a moderate degree of softness and hardness in the interior of the front seats, and the seats are equipped with flanking flight headrests, which are extremely rare in the same class, and the ride is more comfortable.
The bmw 3 Series interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and the function is compared to the Lincoln Z, which lacks the four-way adjustment of the main passenger seat shoulder adjustment/lumbar support, and the front seats are heated/ventilated/massaged. The seat comfort of the new model has been optimized to a certain extent, the cushion padding has become softer and more comfortable, but the backrest is still slightly harder, and the area of the wings on both sides has been increased, and the support will be better.
Lincoln Z car interior rear space performance is decent, the rear three positions are equipped with independent headrests that can be lifted, the middle part of the backrest is hard, the comfort of long-term riding is average, fortunately, the central platform space is generous, and the range of activities is large.
BMW 3 Series due to the more excellent wheelbase level, so the rear space is larger, the rear seats in the use of materials and workmanship is also the same level as the front row, the length of the seat cushion is excellent, can give passengers better leg support, but the central platform bulge is very obvious, affecting the leg space of the middle passengers.
dynamical system
The Lincoln Z is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 246 hp and a peak torque of 376 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission.
The BMW 3 Series is also equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, but its maximum output is only 184 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm, which is significantly behind the relative performance. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
Lincoln Z and BMW 3 Series, one is a rising star and the other is a veteran of the car industry, both of which have their own unique understanding of luxury. After going through various comparisons, we can see that there is still a certain gap between the two, among which the Lincoln Z has a more comprehensive functional configuration, better power performance and a larger body shape than the BMW 3 Series, while the main advantages of the BMW 3 Series are reflected in the rear seating space and handling. Putting aside the brand influence from the perspective of daily home use, Lincoln Z's cost performance is more prominent, so in this round of newcomers and veterans, Uncle Che is more recommended for the luxury market newcomer - Lincoln Z.