2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2013 BMW X5 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Sable | X5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2197 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |