2002 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Villager |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |