2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 509 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano 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 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Murano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |