2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable.
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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Sable | SRX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
