2007 BMW 328 vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
