2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 905 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mountaineer | A |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
