2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2001 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Villager | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Villager | X5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2933 mm |
