2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 376 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Escalade | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 345 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |