2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Renault 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 2007 Renault 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mountaineer | Espace |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |