2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2008 Renault Vel Satis 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mountaineer | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |