2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Challenger is newer by 4 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, 2010 Dodge Challenger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 238 kg more than 2010 Dodge Challenger.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Challenger. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Challenger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Mountaineer | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
