2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 223 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Mountaineer | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |