2009 BMW X5 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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, 2009 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 BMW X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
