2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP) has 331 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mountaineer | 760 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 541 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |
