2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Lucerne | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
