2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 1 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (248 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLK | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2683 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
