2008 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Because 2008 BMW 540 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 540 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4194 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1969 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |