2004 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 254 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1799 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |
