2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 318 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 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Villager | 318 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
