2007 BMW 750 vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 750 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 2007 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 750 | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |