2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 73 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Sable | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |