2007 BMW 130 vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner. 2005 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 130 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
