2005 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
