2008 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 120 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |