2004 BMW 325 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 325 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 325 | MC4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |