2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (243 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
