2009 BMW 730 vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 8 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 425 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 2009 BMW 730 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 2009 BMW 730. 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, 2009 BMW 730 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 730 | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |