2000 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 BMW 325.
Because 2000 BMW 325 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 2000 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
