2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (333 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1709 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
