Lincoln Nautilus vs. BMW X5: Accommodations and Versatility

Step inside the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus and you're greeted by premium materials, soft-touch surfaces, and an elegant, contemporary design-benefits of its recent generational redesign. While the 2025 BMW X5 maintains an upscale cabin, its last complete overhaul was several years ago, giving the Nautilus a fresher, more modern feel.

The Lincoln Nautilus also offers more space for passengers to stretch out. Front-seat occupants enjoy 43.5 inches of legroom versus 39.8 inches in the X5, and rear passengers benefit from a generous 43.1 inches-nearly six inches more than the X5 provides. Cargo room is equally impressive, with the Nautilus offering 36.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats compared to the X5's 33.9 cubic feet, making the Nautilus more accommodating for daily errands and weekend getaways.

Lincoln Nautilus vs. BMW X5: Amenities and Technology

Both SUVs include sought-after features such as dual-zone climate control, high-grade upholstery, and heated, power-adjustable front seats. However, the Nautilus adds standard luxuries you won't find at the base level in the X5, including a heated steering wheel and a Digital Key system.

Tech enthusiasts will also appreciate the Lincoln Nautilus for its cutting-edge, dashboard-spanning 48-inch panoramic display, which provides a seamless, customizable interface. The BMW X5's 12.3-inch display simply can't match the versatility of the Nautilus. Plus, while both models offer wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, the Nautilus makes wireless charging standard, while the X5 reserves it as an option.

Lincoln Nautilus vs. BMW X5: Driver Assistance

Safety and convenience go hand in hand in the 2025 Nautilus. While both SUVs include essentials like blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and collision mitigation, the Nautilus offers even more advanced driver-assist systems as standard equipment. Highlights include:

• Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Centering Assist, Predictive Speed Assist
• 360-Degree Camera
• Lincoln BlueCruise
• Active Park Assist 2.0
• Evasive Steer Assist
• Exit Warning

In the BMW X5, many of these features are available only in higher trims or optional packages, making the Nautilus the more value-rich choice right from the start.