2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Volvo XC90

To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 479 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC90.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo XC90 (381 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Volvo XC90
Make Mercury Volvo
Model Mountaineer XC90
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 2922 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 268 HP
Torque 344 Nm 381 Nm
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1917 kg 1438 kg
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 12.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 72 L


 

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