2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mountaineer | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
