2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable.
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, 2003 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
