2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 5 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 359 kg more than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Infiniti IPL. 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2013 Infiniti IPL has manual transmission. 2013 Infiniti IPL 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 | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
Model | Mountaineer | IPL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |