2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 154 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |