2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 502 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mountaineer | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |