2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 8 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 164 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series 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 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Monterey | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
