2006 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2006 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 BMW 550.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. 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 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 550 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |