2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 199 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2007 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 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 (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |
