2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Azure | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 85 L |
