Buick Century vs Mercury Sable
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercury Sable
Overview
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Standard | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,040 (best) | $25,120 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 263 hp (best) |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.1 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.7 cu ft | 21.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,342 lbs (best) | 3,670 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 112.9 in (best) |
| Length | 194.6 in | 202.1 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 74.5 in (best) |
| Height | 56.6 in | 61.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Century | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard $22,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Base $26,970 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Premier $29,380 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Premier $31,230 MSRP |