2007 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 312 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
