2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 465 kg more than 2006 BMW 325.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 325 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |