1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 585 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz B has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mountaineer | B |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |