2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 10 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, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 400 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 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Villager | X5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 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 | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2933 mm |