2008 BMW 735 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 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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, 2008 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 735 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 735 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4009 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
