2007 BMW X3 vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | X3 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |