Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.1 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 179.7 in | 22.4 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.0 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 66.0 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3820 lb. | 4067 lb. | -247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.8 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 35.8 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -49.8 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |