1994 BMW 735 vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 735 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1994 BMW 735. (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 BMW 735. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 735. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 735. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 735 | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2900 mm |