1996 BMW 540 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 540 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 293 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |