2005 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, both 2005 BMW 645 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 294 kg more than 2005 BMW 645.

Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 645 (439 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 645 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
Make BMW Mercury
Model 645 Mountaineer
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4390 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 338 HP 239 HP
Torque 439 Nm 382 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 2009 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 85 L


 

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