2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 291 kg more than 2011 Alpina B5.
Because 2011 Alpina B5 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 2011 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Mercury | Alpina |
Model | Sable | B5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |