2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 891 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 Jeep Commander (510 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Commander | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 4605 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |