2008 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 550 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 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner, 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 550 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
