1993 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Villager | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Villager | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2968 mm |
