2005 Infiniti M vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M.
Because 2005 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | M | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |
