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Lincoln LS VS. BMW 528I VS. Lexus GS 300 - Fast, Affordable Sport Sedans

Article provided by: Motor Trend Magazine

Lincoln LSThumbs Up:Great handling responseRoomiest interior in this testExcellent value

Thumbs Down:Lower level of refinementSkimpy in-cabin storage spaceFirm ride can get annoying on rough road

REPORT CARDS
	BMW	Lexus	Lincoln
	528i	GS 300	LS
Exterior styling	A	B	B
Interior styling	B+	A-	C
Ergonomics	B	A-	B+
Roominess	B-	B	A
Fit and finish	A	A	C+
Sound isolation	A-	A	B-
Performance	A	A-	B
Drivetrain	A	A	B
Ride quality	B+	A	B-
Handling	A	B	A
Brakes	A	A+	A
Steering	A+	B-	B+
Value	B+	A-	A+

TECH DATA
GENERAL
	BMW 528i	Lexus GS 300	Lincoln LS
Location of final assembly	Dingolfing, Germany	Tahara, Japan	Wixom, Mich.
Body style	4-door, 5 pass.	4-door, 5 pass.	4-door, 5-pass.
EPA size class	Compact	Midsize	Midsize
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, rear drive	Front-engine, rear drive	Front engine, rear drive
Airbag	Dual front & front-side w/front Head Protection syst.	Dual front and front-side	Dual front and front-side

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