2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 396 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Mountaineer | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |