2005 BMW 535 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable

To start off, both 2005 BMW 535 and 2005 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 159 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 BMW 535 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 2005 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 535 (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 535 2005 Mercury Sable
Make BMW Mercury
Model 535 Sable
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 2986 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 241 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 345 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 79 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1571 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption City 17.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 85 L


 

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