2009 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 BMW X3 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Mariner (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X3 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X3 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 62 L |
