2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. 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 Renault Grand Espace. 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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
