1999 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 610 kg more than 1999 BMW 318. 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 318 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
