2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 24 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 209 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mountaineer | ML |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |
