2006 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (440 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | ML | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
