Lincoln Aviator Vs. the Competition
The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury mid-size SUV that received an overall refresh for the 2025 model year. The infotainment touchscreen and the digital gauge cluster are larger. In addition, the Lincoln Aviator now offers a panoramic sunroof and adaptive suspension dampers on all models. So let's see how the Lincoln Aviator stacks up against other luxury mid-size SUVs like the BMW X7, the Cadillac XT6, and the Volvo XC90. We believe you will quickly see why the Lincoln Aviator is the one you'll want to buy at Diffee Lincoln in El Reno, OK.
2025 Lincoln Aviator Vs the Competition
| 2025 Lincoln Aviator | BMW X7 | Cadillac XT6 | Volvo XC90 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 400 hp | 375 hp | 310 hp | 250 hp |
| Engine Torque | 415 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | - |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Cargo Space | 19.2 cu. ft. | - | 12.6 cu. ft. | - |
| Front Leg Room | 61.5 in. | 60.0 in. | 58.3 in. | 57.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 40.2 in. | 37.6 in. | 39.1 in. | 37.0 in. |
| Infotainment Screen | 13.2 in. | - | 8.0 in. | - |
| Digital Gauge Cluster | 12.4 in. | - | 8.0 in. | - |
| Max Audio Speakers | 28 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | - | Not available | - |
| 360° Camera | Standard | - | Optional | - |
| Signature Feature | Lincoln Embrace | - | - | - |
Performance in the Lincoln Aviator Vs the Competition
Lincoln has equipped the Aviator with a standard 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that develops 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Unlike competitive SUVs, the Aviator doesn't offer Oklahoma City, OK, luxury buyers an underachieving, lower-power base model. The Aviator's standard engine beats the BMW X7 with only 375 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. It's also more potent than the Cadillac XT6 with 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque.
The standard engine in the Volvo XC90 provides only 250 horsepower, which is 150 fewer horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator. In addition, the Lincoln Aviator comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission, which gives Norman, OK drivers smoother power delivery than the BMW X7 and the Volvo XC90, with only eight speeds, and the Cadillac XT6 with just a nine-speed automatic. In general, more gears translate into smoother shifting.
Interior space in the Lincoln Aviator Vs the Competition
The Lincoln Aviator has 19.2 cubic feet of cargo space, far more than the Cadillac XT6, with only 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Regarding front leg room, the Lincoln Aviator provides 61.5 inches compared with only 60.0 inches in the BMW X7, 58.3 inches in the Cadillac XT6 6 and 57.7 inches in the Volvo XC90. Rear legroom is another category where the Lincoln Aviator comes out ahead. The Aviator provides Edmond, OK, passengers with 40.2 inches of rear legroom, compared with 37.6 inches in the BMW X7, 39.1 inches in the Cadillac XT6, and only 37.0 inches in the Volvo XC90.
Technology in the Lincoln Aviator Vs the Competition
Lincoln equips the 2025 Lincoln Aviator with a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen. That's a far better standard display than the Cadillac XT6, with an infotainment touchscreen that measures only 8.0 inches. In addition, Lincoln has equipped the Aviator with a standard 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster, while the Cadillac XT6 has a digital gauge cluster that's only 8.0 inches. The maximum number of available audio speakers in the Lincoln Aviator is 28 vs. only 16 speakers in the BMW X7, 14 speakers in the Cadillac XT6, and 19 speakers in the Volvo XC90.
Lincoln provides the Aviator with standard luxury features that would cost a Yukon, OK buyer extra on most other luxury SUVs. For example, the Phone As a Key app lets you control several Aviator features from the palm of your hand. The Aviator's standard rear seats are another luxury touch that other SUVs can't match. The same applies to the Aviator's 360-degree camera, which is standard equipment. What's more, the Lincoln Aviator has a standard adaptive suspension system, and that's not even available on the Cadillac XT6.
Test drive the winning Lincoln Aviator at Diffee Lincoln
As you can see, the Lincoln Aviator has significant advantages over its competition. A final example is the Lincoln Embrace, a feature unavailable on competitive luxury SUVs. When you approach your Lincoln Aviator with the key fob, the system activates exterior lighting like the headlights, taillights, and door handle lights. We cordially invite you to discover all that the Lincoln Aviator has to offer at Diffee Lincoln in El Reno, OK.
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