2005 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz S and 2005 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (363 HP) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | S | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
