2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mountaineer | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |