2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 8 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 106 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Mountaineer | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
