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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 347 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 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 | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
