2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 366 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | E | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4015 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |