2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 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 528 (240 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 239 kg more than 2011 BMW 528.
Because 2011 BMW 528 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 528. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2011 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Monterey | 528 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| 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 | 240 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
