2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 335 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
