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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (325 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 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 424 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Infiniti G. 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, 2013 Infiniti G (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 22 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 | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1406 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 |
