2009 BMW 525 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 10 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, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
Because 2009 BMW 525 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 2009 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 525 | Villager |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |