2006 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 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 X5 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 355 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |
