2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 316 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60. 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 Volvo S60. 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 Volvo S60 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
