Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Mercury Sable Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Mercury packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Camry Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota is most certainly more agile than the Mercury Sable, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mercury Sable's engine is substantially bigger than the Toyota Camry Hybrid's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Mercury Sable packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Camry Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Mercury Sable with respect to torque.

Utility
The Sable and the Toyota Camry Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mercury Sable than with the Camry Hybrid.

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mercury Sable than the Toyota Camry Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Camry 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. It costs approximately the same to get the Toyota Camry Hybrid to the dealership as the Mercury. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota is the winner when it comes to fuel economy. The Mercury uses a lot of gas compared to the Toyota. The Toyota Camry Hybrid is substantially less costly than the Mercury Sable regarding MSRP. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mercury.

Warranty
The Camry Hybrid and the Mercury Sable have the same basic warranty.