2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Sable 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 139 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 492 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 116 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 2011 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Sable | 116 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 51 L |
