2009 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 729 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Because 2009 BMW 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 135 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 98 L |
