2008 Lexus GX vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Lexus GX 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 4,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GX (263 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 271 kg more than 2008 Lexus GX.
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 Lexus GX (438 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2008 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GX | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | GX | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4669 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
