2005 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 730 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |