2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Sable | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 57 L |
