2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 207 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 1 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Montego | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
