1998 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Sable |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |