2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (201 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (281 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Sable 2005 Renault Megane
Make Mercury Renault
Model Sable Megane
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2964 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 108 HP
Torque 281 Nm 105 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1504 kg 1770 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L


 

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