2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Sable and 2009 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 247 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 125 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 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Sable | 125 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 53 L |
