2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mountaineer | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 298 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1517 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
