2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 513 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Mountaineer | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
