2008 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 17 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, 2008 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | X5 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |