2005 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2005 BMW 645 and 2005 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 645 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 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 645 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 645 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |