2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 419 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (516 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Escalade | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
