2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (460 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLS | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 85 L |
