2006 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 650 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
