2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |
