2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mariner | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 63 L |
