2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP) has 350 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1072 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm) has 767 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Mercury | Bentley |
| Model | Sable | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 505 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |
