2007 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (316 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X5 (440 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
