2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 357 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | CTS | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
