2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Villager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
