2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Mariner | 750 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 82 L |