2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | 300 | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |