2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 777 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Mountaineer | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
