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 434 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Because 2005 BMW 330 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 2005 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 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 | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 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 | 410 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |