2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 252 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Mountaineer | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |