2008 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 330 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
