2001 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 BMW X5. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X5.
Because 2001 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 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, 2001 BMW X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |
