2007 BMW X3 vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego.
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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X3 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
