2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (189 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 287 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 525 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
