1998 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 11 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 530 kg more than 1998 BMW 330.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 BMW 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 330 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
