2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 344 kg more than 2011 BMW 328.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 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 Monterey (357 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Monterey | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
