2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 324 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Because 2005 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 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 BMW 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |