2008 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 3 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 540 | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 252 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |