2009 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 1 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 628 kg more than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | GL | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2460 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |