2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |