2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 760 weights approximately 706 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2011 BMW 760 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 2011 BMW 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, 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, 2011 BMW 760 (745 Nm) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (248 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 2011 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Sable | 760 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 535 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
