2006 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Because 2006 BMW 118 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 2006 BMW 118. 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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 118 | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |