2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mountaineer | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
