2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Sable and 2008 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault Grand Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 83 L |