2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 469 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Murano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |
