Mercury Sable MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercury Sable model year from 1986 to 2009 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Sable has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2008 (up to 22 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mercury Sable fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 19–21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 18–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 18–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 18–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
2009 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2009 Sable was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Sable AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2008 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2008 Sable was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Sable AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2005 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2005 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2004 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2004 Sable was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2003 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2003 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2002 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2002 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2001 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2001 Sable was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon (FFV) | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable (FFV) | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2000 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 2000 Sable was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1999 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1999 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1998 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1998 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1997 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1997 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1996 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1996 Sable was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1995 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1995 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1994 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1994 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1993 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1993 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1992 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1992 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
1991 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1991 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1990 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1990 Sable was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon V6 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1989 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1989 Sable was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon V6 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1988 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1988 Sable was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Sable Wagon V6 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Sable Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Sable Wagon V6 A/C | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1987 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1987 Sable was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon 3.0 A/C | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1986 Mercury Sable: engines & MPG
The 1986 Sable was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Sable | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Sable Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mercury Sable get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Sable range from 20 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2008 model year.
What engines does the 2009 Mercury Sable have?
The 2009 Sable was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2009 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mercury Sable require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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