2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Laguna. 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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
