2006 Lexus IS vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (306 HP) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lexus IS (376 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | IS | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
