2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Mariner | 525 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |