2008 Infiniti M vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Infiniti M 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Infiniti M | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
Model | M | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 456 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |