2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mountaineer | 640 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2855 mm |
