2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Infiniti QX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti QX 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 5,552 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti QX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti QX (395 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Infiniti QX (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti QX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2013 Infiniti QX has manual transmission. 2013 Infiniti QX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2013 Infiniti QX | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Sable | QX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
