Judging from the declaration information, the body and wheelbase of the BMW X5L have been lengthened, and the design is basically consistent with the imported version. So, what will be the result of the BMW X5L "re-fighting" the Lincoln Aviator with increased space and reduced price?
Appearance comparison
The aviator is luxurious and atmospheric, and the BMW X5L sport is rugged
Regarding the appearance of the two cars, it is difficult to say who is better-looking, after all, the judgment of appearance has always been a subjective problem. Objectively speaking, the aviator and BMW X5L take different appearance routes, the aviator's appearance part uses a large number of chrome trim, in order to highlight the sense of luxury; and BMW X5L to carry forward is BMW's sports genes, the details of the pursuit of luxury sports.
The flyer's mid-net uses a large area of chrome honeycomb grille, which belongs to Lincoln's family design, which is both domineering and luxurious and dignified. On both sides of the central network is a huge LED light group, and the lampshade is also applied to a striking size, which is very coordinated with the huge middle network. Below the light group, the designer of the aviator also carefully set up a slender, neat LED light strip, in the eyes of many Lincoln users, the design here can be called the finishing touch of the front face, so that the overly unrestrained and not limited to the small section of the front of the car has a touch of delicacy and sharpness. The lower bumper is designed with stitching, and the matte material at the bottom cleverly preserves off-road practicality for the aviator.
Looking at the front face of the BMW X5L, if you don't look closely, the new car and the imported version are the same shape. BMW's iconic "double kidney" has been lengthened longitudinally compared to models such as the X3, and the grille is still modified with chrome materials, which can be seen that although the X5L still retains outstanding sportiness. The light sets on both sides will not accidentally retain the option of "laser headlights", the lines of the bumpers are staggered, and the X5L at both ends has the same diversion slot as the imported model. However, the domestic version also added an "L-type" chrome trim strip in the position of the air kit, and the effect of the effect remains to be tested by the market.
From the side of the car, the Aviator and BMW X5L still feel like two different directions. The aviator will be more prominent than the BMW X5L, but also has the latter does not have a sense of modesty and American luxury, coupled with the momentum of the side is quite a bit of a Range Rover flavor, which is a kind of "king" style; and the domestic X5L due to the adjustment of the size, the sense of coordination will be lower than the imported model, the subjective sense of sport will also be weakened, and the sense of luxury and administrative attributes are not what the BMW X5L is good at.
The length and height of the aviator are 5080mm and 1759mm, and the length and height of the BMW X5L are 5060mm and 1771/1779mm (the height may fluctuate depending on the model).
It is worth mentioning that there is a string of red numbers on the Aviator B pillar, which is the Lincoln brand's iconic and unique door code lock, which only needs to enter the five-digit password in the induction area to open the door, which is both trendy and smart.
In addition, the pilot's welcome sensor system can automatically sense the arrival of the owner, and then dynamically light up the LED width indicator, Lincoln star welcome blanket, door handle lighting and cockpit environment light to provide users with a welcome ceremony beyond expectations, which is also an important part of Lincoln's luxury way, which is difficult to reach BBA opponents including BMW X5L.
Regarding the use of tires, the Aviator and X5L also showed different stylistic orientations. The tire specifications of the pilot entry model are 255/60 R19, and the top model is 275/40 R22, and the whole series adopts the same tire specifications; bmw X5L continues BMW's consistent style, and all models will basically adopt the form of "front and rear matching" to strengthen the rear drive orientation and enhance driving pleasure. It's clear that the aviators are looking for comfort and practicality, adding points to the luxurious furnishings of the cab in disguise, while the BMW X5L is still unwavering in its pursuit of sport.
In terms of the rear, both cars have their own tonalities. The aviator is familiar with the penetrating taillights, the horizontal arrangement of the "LINCOLN" letter stickers, the conspicuous "3.0T" logo and the true four-out exhaust; the BMW X5L is no different from the imported version except for the Chinese logo of the "BMW Brilliance" in the lower left corner and the "Li" tail marker. In terms of details, the rear windshield area of bmw X5L is slightly smaller than that of the pilot, or there is no "obvious size" of the pilot, and there is a gap between the momentum and the sense of strength and the pilot.
Interior contrast
The BMW X5L's route can be summed up as "staying true to sports and staying true to yourself". BMW's long-touted "pure driving pleasure" is evident in this asymmetrical central control layout and red interior.
The aviator uses a 10.1-inch central control suspension large screen and a 12.3-inch LCD screen. The three-panel stitched leather steering wheel creates a sense of luxury stronger than bmw X5L; BMW X5L's central control screen and LCD screen are all 12.3 inches, BMW's classic "thong" sports steering wheel has an excellent grip, with metal paddles, it does have a very strong sporty tone, but also leads to some of its sense of sport and business atmosphere.
At the intelligent level of the vehicle and machine, the Aviator's 12.8-inch floating central control screen has a built-in SYNC+ intelligent interconnection system exclusive to the Chinese market. The system supports OTA upgrades, in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspots, and can remotely start vehicles, unlock doors and view vehicle status via the APP. Compared to BMW's iDrive system, it is more intelligent.
The pilot's center console and recessed air conditioning outlet, as well as a large number of beige leather coverings and stitching on the center console, push Lincoln's unique American grace to the extreme; but the border of the BMW X5L air conditioner air outlet is also made of metallic trim, the functional area buttons have similar metal buttons, and the "chicken leg" gear of the "heirloom" is made of crystal material. In terms of refinement and materials, BMW X5L and aviators have their own advantages, but aviators seem to know better how to use good steel on the blade and how to please domestic consumers.
The focus of the aviator's pursuit is the extremely comfortable and luxurious aviation-class cockpit, which retains a large number of functional buttons and integrates the buttons into the control panel with slope, and the overall shape is similar to the layout of the cockpit of the aircraft. In addition, the aviator does not set the traditional gear lever, the use of button shift, in the sense of ceremony and freshness of the gear shift, the aviator is also better.
In addition, the Lincoln Aviator comes standard with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, and the Executive model is also equipped with a head-up display system. With reference to imported models, it is expected that BMW X5L will also be equipped with a full LCD dashboard, but the head-up display system needs to be optional, and the optional price is 15700 yuan, which is not cheap. From the perspective of the basic configuration, it is clear who is more sincere.
Ride comfort comparison
The space gap will not be too large, and the aviator NVH performance is dominant
Regarding the in-car experience, we roughly interpret it from two aspects, namely space and NVH performance.
First of all, in terms of ride space, the aviator has transformed the advantage of body size into the advantage of interior space. First of all, in terms of seat layout, the Aviator Executive Edition provides two kinds of seat layouts of 6 seats/7 seats, which is more flexible in the use of interior space than the 5-seat layout of the imported BMW X5.
As for the rear space, the test takers sit in the second row of the imported X5, and the leg distance can reach about two fists, and the extended X5L leg space will only be larger. Of course, the pilot is not a vegetarian, the second row of leg space remaining two punches, while the third row of passengers still have more than one punch of leg space, the performance has belonged to the same level of superiority, the domestic X5L wants to form a comfort level advantage over the former through space is not easy.
It is worth mentioning that compared with the unknown BMW X5L, the aviator has a solid reputation in terms of comfort. For example, the "captain's seat" in the front row is filled and extended in all directions where the naked eye is visible, and in the front row, no one laments the solid materials and scientific design of the seats and the luxury of the style, which is a special means for Lincoln to use American luxury to create a sense of security, comfort and luxury for the driver and occupants. In addition, the aviator's seat also supports 30-way electric adjustment, such as two side leg rests, multi-stage waist support, head pillow position, etc., while the aircraft, heating, massage and other seat luxury configuration is also readily available.
In terms of storage space, it is expected that the storage space and imported models of BMW X5L will not change much, after all, the extended part basically gives passengers two rows of space. Therefore, the aviator and BMW X5L in the storage capacity will basically continue the results of the previous "Lincoln Aviator PK BMW X5". That is, the difference in storage performance between the pilot and the X5L will mainly be concentrated in the trunk part, specifically the pilot is expected to lead the X5L in the trunk volume and storage flexibility, after all, the pilot's trunk space benefits from the existence of the third row of seats to achieve "can enter and retreat", "can flex and extend". (If the pilot's two or three rows of seats are all reclined, the maximum volume of the trunk will reach 2044L.)
In terms of NVH, even though the BMW X5L product update after domestic production, it still loses the initiative in configuration in front of the American luxury cars that have always been willing to be configured.
For example, the vehicle suspension part, the imported X5 series does not use air suspension. According to the "international practice" of "domestic" reduction, whether the BMW X5L can use air suspension still needs to be a question mark, although there are rumors that the domestic X5L will be air suspended, at best, it is only a draw with the aviator (in addition to the entry-level model, the aviator is equipped with air suspension). Suspension is the hardware basis of the NVH seismic part, and the advantages of the aviator are still the same.
In addition, at the sound insulation level, the entire series of pilots use double-layer glass, and the whole series is equipped with active noise reduction function; and the imported X5 has neither double-layer glass nor active noise reduction, will X5L make up for the shortcomings in the configuration of the imported version?
Intelligent security assist configuration comparison
In contrast, the imported BMW X5, only the xDrive40i Premium M Sport Suit model with an official guidance price of 839,900 is equipped with the intelligent safety configuration of the above-mentioned pilot, and the other two models can only be optional.
Models
The domestic X5L is not expected to have a big difference with the BMW X5 in terms of configuration, because it belongs to the same brand, and it will not be upgraded to where it is. Lincoln and BMW brand heritage is different, the configuration ideas will not be the same, which also created Lincoln and BMW a love "standard", a love "optional".
Power comparison
BMW X5L continues to continue the strategy of high and low equipping of imported models, low-end models using B48 2.0T engines, high-end models are equipped with B58 3.0T engines, both engines match ZF 8AT gearboxes. However, according to the declaration information, the power of domestic X5L will be slightly improved compared with imported X5. The maximum power of the domestic BMW X5L has reached 200kW and 272kW, and the peak torque should also be slightly increased on the basis of the imported models 400N·m and 450N·m.
But in any case, in terms of cost performance and power parameters, the pilot is still more popular than the BMW X5L. Combined with the current BMW X5L around 550,000 anecdotal rumors, this price can only buy 2.0T models, and the data is far lower than the 3.0T aviator, the key aviator starting price of 509,800. On the other hand, even if you add money to buy a 3.0T BMW X5L, even if the lowest 3.0T model is at least 100,000 yuan more expensive than the aviator, and the peak twist is still far less than the aviator.
Summary of the full text
BMW X5L is not surprisingly a model that wants to have both luxury attributes and sports attributes, but the sports gene is relatively prominent, so that the sense of luxury is lost; the aviator is exactly the opposite of the BMW X5L, Lincoln's goal has always been firm, taking "luxury" as the first priority, and doing his best to create a luxury car that crosses the level. How to choose has been clear, if the budget is sufficient, love driving control but no fanatical "luxury plot", it may be able to wait for bmw X5L; but if there is a certain taste, more concerned about the inherent brand culture of the vehicle, and at the same time the luxury is picky enough, then the aviator must be a more cost-effective choice. (Photo/Text: Pacific Auto Network Huang Zengjian)