2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | Viano | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
