2008 BMW 523 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 523 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 812 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 523 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |