2008 Maybach 62 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Maybach 62 and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,978 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 62 weights approximately 969 kg more than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Maybach 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Maybach 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maybach 62 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Maybach | Mercury |
Model | 62 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5978 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 1000 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 85 L |