2003 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 91 kg more than 2003 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 525. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 525 | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |