2025 Land Rover Discovery vs 2025 Lincoln Nautilus

$60,200 · Crossover

$53,940 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant initial divergence between the 2025 Land Rover Discovery (car1) and the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus (car2) is the $6,260 MSRP gap, with car1 starting at $60,200 and car2 at $53,940. This price difference is accompanied by a substantial 46 horsepower disparity, as the Discovery generates 296 hp compared to the Nautilus's 250 hp. However, the Nautilus counters with superior efficiency, achieving a 24 MPG combined rating versus the Discovery's 21 MPG combined, and it also saves on fuel costs since premium is only recommended, not required. Dimensionally, the Discovery is taller at 74.3 inches compared to the Nautilus's 68.2 inches, which contributes to its larger profile, measuring 195.1 inches long. While the Nautilus offers 36.4 cu ft of cargo capacity, the power trade-off is notable: the Discovery possesses 295 lb-ft of torque versus 280 lb-ft for the Lincoln.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Lincoln Nautilus

The Lincoln Nautilus is the superior commuter due to its better fuel economy, achieving 24 MPG combined compared to the Discovery's 21 MPG combined.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery offers superior ride height at 74.3 inches and mandated four-wheel drive, potentially benefiting family utility and off-road capability.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Land Rover Discovery

The Discovery appeals more to driving enthusiasts by offering 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, exceeding the Nautilus's 250 hp and 280 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 Lincoln Nautilus

The Nautilus provides better value by costing $6,260 less while offering superior combined fuel economy (24 MPG vs. 21 MPG).

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

Your driving prioritizes maximum power output, specifically needing 296 horsepower for performance.
You require the mandated four-wheel drive system and appreciate the Discovery's greater height of 74.3 inches.
Budget flexibility allows for the higher $60,200 MSRP in exchange for a higher torque figure of 295 lb-ft.

Choose the Lincoln Nautilus if...

Minimizing running costs is paramount, leveraging the Nautilus's 24 MPG combined efficiency.
You prefer an SUV where premium fuel is only recommended, not required like the Discovery.
The $53,940 starting price provides significant savings over the Discovery, or if 36.4 cu ft of cargo space is sufficient.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Discovery	Lincoln Nautilus
Length	195.1"	193.2"
Width	-	76.9"
Height	74.3"	68.2"
Wheelbase	115.1"	114.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	296 hp @ 5500 rpm	250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Single-Speed	—
Locking Hubs	Automatic	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	—
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/24 MPG	21/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	24 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	452.2/571.2 mi.	420.0/580.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	20.0 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Steering Wheel Material	Simulated Alloy	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	—
Speaker System	11	10
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
USB Port with External Media Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Front Head Room	40.0 in.	39.6 in.
Front Leg Room	39.1 in.	43.5 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	14-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	14-way	6-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Shoulder Room	—	58.9 in.
Front Hip Room	—	56.8 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	2-way
Driver Seat Cooling	—	✓
Passenger Seat Cooling	—	✓
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Rear Head Room	39.0 in.	39.8 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.4 in.	43.1 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Rear Shoulder Room	—	58.0 in.
Rear Hip Room	—	56.3 in.

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Diameter	20 in.	19 in
Tire Size	N/A	P255/60R19
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	—
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Tire Type	—	All Season

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Lincoln
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	unlimited yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Discovery and 2025 Lincoln Nautilus.

How does the fuel requirement impact long-term costs between these two crossovers?

The 2025 Land Rover Discovery mandates premium unleaded fuel, whereas the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus only recommends it. Although the Discovery has 295 lb-ft of torque, the Nautilus's 24 MPG combined efficiency combined with potentially using regular fuel makes it significantly cheaper to operate daily than the Discovery's 21 MPG combined efficiency.

Is the horsepower difference between the two vehicles substantial in real-world driving?

The Discovery holds a 46 horsepower advantage (296 hp vs. 250 hp), which translates directly to better acceleration capability, especially when both vehicles are fully loaded. Enthusiasts will notice this margin, but for routine commuting, the Nautilus's slightly lower torque (280 lb-ft vs. 295 lb-ft) is usually adequate.

Which vehicle offers more interior usability based on the provided external dimensions?

The Discovery is physically larger overall, being 1.9 inches longer (195.1 inches) and 6.1 inches taller (74.3 inches) than the Nautilus. While the Discovery's height might imply better headroom, the Nautilus explicitly lists 36.4 cu ft of cargo capacity, which is a crucial metric for families.

What is the primary reason for the $6,260 price difference between the base models?

The majority of the $6,260 MSRP gap likely stems from the Discovery's standard 296 hp engine, its mandatory four-wheel drive configuration, and the premium branding expectations compared to the Nautilus starting at $53,940.

Does the Nautilus’s AWD system compare equally to the Discovery’s FWD system?

The Discovery comes standard with a four-wheel drive system, suggesting a focus on robust traction management, whereas the Nautilus utilizes an all-wheel drive system. Both systems manage varied conditions, but the Discovery's setup is generally perceived as more off-road focused.

How do the city MPG ratings compare for typical stop-and-go driving?

The Lincoln Nautilus is measurably better in city driving, rated at 21 MPG city, compared to the Land Rover Discovery which is rated at 19 MPG city. This 2 MPG difference accumulates rapidly during heavy urban use.