2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2000 Mercury Mountaineer and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mountaineer | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
