2005 BMW 535 vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 BMW 535 and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,428 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 535 (330 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 535 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
