Mercury Sable fifth generation

Mercury Sable fifth generation
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The Mercury Sable fifth generation (2008–2009): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States.

Model codes: D3 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,126 mm
Width–1,882 mm
Height–1,562 mm
Wheelbase–2,863 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,697–1,783 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)595 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)3,058 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

81 complaints for model years 2008–2009. 10 crashes · 3 fires · 5 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 2 versions of the Mercury Sable fifth generation

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2008–2009CLKUP3.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2008–2009CLKUP3.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–263 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.