2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Mountaineer and 2008 Opel Meriva 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 461 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. 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. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Mountaineer | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |