2008 BMW X5 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | X5 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |