2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP) has 357 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Mercury | Bentley |
| Model | Mountaineer | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
