2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner. 2004 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |