2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 796 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra. 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 2006 Opel Astra. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |
