2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 217 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 371 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | X5 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |