1999 BMW 330 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 2 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 17 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 330 | MC4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
