2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Mountaineer | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
