2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 411 kg more than 2006 BMW 335.
Because 2006 BMW 335 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 2006 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 2006 BMW 335 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Monterey | 335 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |