2008 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2008 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 328 | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 328 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |