2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 44 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mountaineer | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1880 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
