1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury MC4 | 2008 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | MC4 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
