2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mountaineer | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |
