2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 6 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, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mountaineer | Impala |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
