Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 202.1 in | 2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 74.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 61.5 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4438 lb. | 3820 lb. | 618 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.8 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 57.6 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 41.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
2011 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |