2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 335 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 2011 BMW 335. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Villager | 335 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2761 mm |
