Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Mountaineer | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.1 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 179.7 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 73.0 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 66.0 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4717 lb. | 4067 lb. | 650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.2 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 55.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 30.0 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.8 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |