2005 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (470 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SL | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1844 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
