2003 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 162 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
Because 2003 BMW 545 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 2003 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 545 | Sable |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |