1998 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 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 112 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 293 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |