2009 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 4 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP) has 347 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 233 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M6 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
