2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mountaineer | X1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
