2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Mountaineer | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
