2005 Mazda B4000 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1046 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B4000 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B4000 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 85 L |
