2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 212 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
