Lincoln Corsair vs. BMW X3

Step inside the Lincoln Corsair or the BMW X3 and experience a new driving experience. Specifically designed to transform every drive into a personal retreat, these SUVs cocoon you in luxury. Lincoln Soft Touch front seats provide the perfect space to plan for the day ahead. Not only are these velvety smooth seats tailored for a luxurious feel, but they also support the unique curves of your body with their 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat function.

The BMW X3 features perforated Veganza upholstery, a leatherette alternative that looks and feels like real material. Its multi-adjustable sports seats provide the support needed, especially when you have a long commute ahead. After a day at the office, the Lincoln Corsair or the BMW X3 helps ease lingering tension with standard heated front seats. Ventilated front seats are also available in each SUV.

While each SUV is richly appointed, only the Lincoln Corsair features optional Perfect Position front seats with Active Motion®. Featuring 24-way adjustability and massaging capabilities, these seats exclusive to Lincoln deliver the tailored comfort customization needed to get through every day and make every commute feel indulgent.

Tactile features are one aspect of the upgraded comfort experience when you drive the Lincoln Corsair or the BMW X3. Each SUV deploys a multi-sensory experience that’s only offered with luxury models.

Only the Lincoln Corsair will help block out unwanted sounds when you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of your environment. Every inch of this SUV was engineered to block road and engine sounds. A dual-wall dashboard adds a thicker barrier between you and the engine, while sheet-molded composite materials fill any gaps that could enhance wind.

The thoughtfully designed cabin of the Lincoln Corsair features Active Noice Control, which uses microphones to detect undesirable frequencies. Automatically, the system will produce counter frequencies to immerse you in a tranquil environment.

Lincoln Co-Pilot360® 2.1 and BMW’s Active Driving Assist work quietly in the background to safeguard every trip. As you travel, sophisticated monitoring technology constantly scans your surroundings. Only when necessary will these standard safety suites make their presence known, alerting you to potential hazards you may have missed and deploying mild autonomous capabilities to help brake and steer you to safety.

Regardless of which SUV you pick, you have brand-specific versions of these features you can depend on to act as a second set of eyes:

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Information System
• Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane-Keeping System

Sadly for BMW X3 drivers, the standard safety features end here, whereas the Lincoln Corsair adds supplemental support with Intersection Assist and Cross-Traffic Alert. The former feature prevents the unexpected during left-hand turns in an intersection, and the latter makes it easy to back out of busy parking lots.

What core memories do you want your children to have that will shape their futures? Do you want them to be a globetrotter thanks to a childhood full of family vacations? What about a future foodie or cultural connoisseur with all the outings you make to local restaurants, art museums, and enrichment classes around town?

No matter the positive influence you hope to instill in your children, one thing is sure: Together, you’ll spend a lot of time on the road. The Lincoln Corsair helps you enjoy these moments thanks to the revolutionary Lincoln BlueCruise system. With Lincoln BlueCruise, you can experience hands-free driving on 97% of controlled-access highways across the U.S. This system handles steering, braking, and accelerating, so you can focus on conversations.

The BMW X3 features a similar available system. Active Driving Assistant Pro incorporates various advanced monitoring technologies to seamlessly get you from Point A to Point B. Despite Active Driving Assistant Pro being a similar feature, there’s no comparison. This hands-on, partially automated system requires you to operate the vehicle. Lincoln BlueCruise, however, is fully autonomous and only requires your attention on the road to activate.

Within your dynamic life, you refuse to be tethered to technology that can’t keep pace. You demand smart connectivity that keeps you linked to your world and adapts to you at every turn. Comparing the Lincoln Corsair and the BMW X3 proves either SUV has the potential to elevate your connected experience with the SYNC® 4 or BMW iDrive 9.0 system, but which features a more intuitive interface?

The SYNC® 4 and iDrive 9.0 systems each have a distinct digital advantage, proving that either can help keep you connected throughout your commutes. However, only the Lincoln Corsair offers Alexa built-in. Like BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, Alexa built-in can respond to various commands.

What sets these features apart is that only with Alexa built-in can you control smart home devices from the road. Adjust your home’s temperature, turn on or off lights, or even drop in on your family to let them know you’re on your way home from work. With this system, you’ll be connected like never before.

Life is full of twists, turns, and bumps. When you drive the Lincoln Corsair or the BMW X3, these are minimized thanks to features like an available adaptive suspension. Offered with the Lincoln Corsair, this system uses feedback from sensors to automatically adjust the vehicle’s suspension based on driving patterns and road conditions. Potholes, speed bumps, and other road imperfections fade away when this advanced suspension system is equipped.

The BMW X3 features an optional Dynamic Damper Control system that adjusts the SUV based on driving patterns for smooth handling, so which offers what you need?

While the BMW X3 offers a more sport-tuned experience with its system, the Lincoln Corsair provides a smoother and more controlled driving experience.