2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 719 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Avalon. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mountaineer | Avalon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |