2002 BMW M3 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 2002 BMW M3 and 2002 Mercury Villager were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 BMW M3.
Because 2002 BMW M3 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 2002 BMW M3. 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 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW M3 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M3 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
