2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (201 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 555 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (358 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Monterey | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 358 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 47 L |