2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 737 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | TL | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |