2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 386 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Sierra. 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Mountaineer | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |
