1999 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,789 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | S | Sable |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5789 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |
