2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (441 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | ML | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
