2005 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 3 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, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 291 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
