1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner

To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 1995 BMW Dinan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 BMW Dinan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 744 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner. 2011 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 2011 Mercury Mariner
Make BMW Mercury
Model Dinan Mariner
Year Released 1995 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 232 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4458 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1806 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1778 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2619 mm