2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 BMW 525

To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 6 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.

Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mercury Mountaineer 2012 BMW 525
Make Mercury BMW
Model Mountaineer 525
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4907 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1462 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 70 L


 

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