2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 556 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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 (345 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mountaineer | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
