2006 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | A | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
