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| X3 | Nautilus | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW | Lincoln |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Monthly payment | — | — |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 28.0 mpg | 30.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 299 g/mi–320 g/mi | 298 g/mi–369 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
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The 2019-2021 Nautilus with the 8-speed automatic can have harsh 1-2/2-3 shifts, delayed downshifts, clunking while decelerating, and occasional transmission fault or reduced-power messages. Stop-and-go test drives may reveal jerkiness, hesitation, and gear hunting. A transmission-control-module reprogram and fluid service often resolves it, but ignoring the symptoms can lead to valve-body damage or full transmission replacement.
The 2019-2020 Nautilus with the 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost can suffer excessive oil consumption, low-oil warnings, oil leaks, and coolant loss. Inspect the oil level when cold, look for fresh fluid stains, and watch for blue/white exhaust smoke or a gasoline/coolant smell in the oil. Continuing to drive with very low oil risks internal engine damage, and repairs like intake-valve-seal or oil-consumption work are costly.
The 2019-2021 Nautilus (and similar platform through 2023) can lose A/C cooling from an evaporator-core refrigerant leak, often first noticed as warm air at idle, a sweet/solvent interior odor, or a visible under-dash leak. Run the A/C on Max for several minutes during a test drive and check vent temperature and compressor cycling. Once the core fails, the dashboard must be removed for replacement.
The 2019-2023 pre-redesign Nautilus can have SYNC 3/infotainment freezing, black screens, audio cutouts, Bluetooth failure, and backup-camera blackouts that persist until restart. Test the touchscreen and cycle through FM, Bluetooth, and navigation, then shift into Reverse several times to confirm the camera displays. The APIM/SYNC module may need reprogramming or replacement if the failures recur.
BMW X3 and Lincoln Nautilus suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Both models use Hybrid. Fuel economy is X3 — 28.0 mpg; Nautilus — 30.0 mpg. Nautilus uses less energy in everyday driving.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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