2008 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 600 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti QX56 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | QX56 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 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 | 106 L | 85 L |
