2009 BMW 535 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 535 (407 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 535 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 535 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
