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Mercury Sable MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
8 model years · 2000–2009
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercury Sable fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercury Sable for 8 model years, 2000 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–22 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 2 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined and costing $3,110–$3,440 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2008 Sable 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, at 22 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 20 MPG in 1986.
Mercury Sable MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,440 |
| 2008 | 19–22 | $2,970–$3,440 |
| 2000-2005 Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2004 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2003 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,440 |
| 2002 | 19–21 | $3,110–$3,440 |
| 2001 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2000 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mercury Sable generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2009 powertrain options
Mercury Sable MPG history, 1986–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–20 |
| 1998 | 18–20 |
| 1997 | 19–21 |
| 1996 | 20–21 |
| 1995 | 19–21 |
| 1994 | 20–21 |
| 1993 | 20–21 |
| 1992 | 19–21 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 18–21 |
| 1990 | 18–21 |
| 1989 | 18–21 |
| 1988 | 18–21 |
| 1987 | 19–20 |
| 1986 | 19–20 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercury Sable's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercury Sable run 19–22 MPG across model years 2000 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 19–21 MPG.
Which Mercury Sable model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008 Mercury Sable Sable 3.5L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 22 MPG.
How much does a Mercury Sable cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,110–$3,440 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,110.
Has the Mercury Sable's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2000 to 21 MPG in 2009, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 20 MPG.