2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 11 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Sable | 335 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |
