2007 BMW X3 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 X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X3 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 110 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 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X3 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | X3 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 62 L |