2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 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 X5 (296 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 239 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.
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 X5 (407 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2013 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mountaineer | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
