2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 8 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (237 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 146 kg more than 2013 BMW X3.
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 X3 (353 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mountaineer | X3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 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 | 237 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
