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 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (342 HP) has 103 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 280 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 (480 Nm) has 98 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 | 4798 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |
