Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Mercury Sable Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Mercury packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Sable most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercury Sable has a larger engine than the Nissan. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Nissan Altima Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Mercury Sable as far as pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mercury Sable is substantially more powerful than the Nissan.

Utility
The Mercury Sable and the Nissan can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mercury Sable than with the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Altima Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Sable, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Mercury offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Altima Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The Altima Hybrid and the Mercury Sable compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Mercury Sable. The Mercury Sable pales in comparison to the Nissan Altima Hybrid in terms of gas mileage. With respect to gas mileage, the Nissan Altima Hybrid has the Mercury Sable beat. The Sable isn't much costlier than the Altima Hybrid regarding MSRP. The Sable will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Mercury Sable.

Warranty
The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Sable have the same basic after-sale protection.