2006 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 335. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Monterey | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
