2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2007 Pontiac G6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 41 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac G6. (169 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac G6.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac G6. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac G6. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Mountaineer | G6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
