2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 437 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mountaineer | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
