2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Mercury Marauder.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X6. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Marauder | 2011 BMW X6 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Marauder | X6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4879 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1689 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |