2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Volvo S80 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S80.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
