1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 BMW 645
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 93 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
Because 2006 BMW 645 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2006 BMW 645 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Villager | 645 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |