2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
Because 2010 BMW 325 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 2010 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2010 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Sable | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
