2006 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SL | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
