2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 7 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, 2013 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 244 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
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, 2013 Infiniti G (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Mountaineer | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
