2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 587 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, both vehicles can yield 427 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Tahoe | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
