2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Lexus GS
To start off, 2012 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Lexus GS.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus GS. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Mercury | Lexus |
| Model | Mountaineer | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
