2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 8 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 283 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Mountaineer | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
