2007 BMW 523 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 523 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |