BMW Z3 vs Mercury Cougar
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Mercury Cougar
Overview
| Spec | BMW Z32.5i | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 2.5i | Base |
| Body style | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2002 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW Z32.5i | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,300 | $16,520 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW Z32.5i | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.5 gal | 15.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW Z32.5i | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 184 hp (best) | 125 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft (best) | 130 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW Z32.5i | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 3 (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,899 lbs | 2,892 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in | 106.4 in (best) |
| Length | 159.4 in | 185 in (best) |
| Width | 68.5 in | 69.6 in (best) |
| Height | 50.9 in | 52.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW Z32.5i | Mercury CougarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW Z3 | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5i $31,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $16,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 3.0i $37,700 MSRP | Base $17,020 MSRP |
| 3 | 3.0i $37,900 MSRP | Sport $17,520 MSRP |
| 4 | M $44,990 MSRP | Sport Premium $18,520 MSRP |
| 5 | M $45,990 MSRP | Sport Ultimate $19,920 MSRP |
BMW Z3 vs Mercury Cougar FAQ
- Which is better: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2002 BMW Z3 vs 2002 Mercury Cougar on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Mercury Cougar starts lower at $16,520.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,520).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 BMW Z3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (315).
- Which has better seats: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on seats in this comparison (4).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2002 BMW Z3 or 2002 Mercury Cougar?
- The 2002 Mercury Cougar leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).