2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 1 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 164 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar XKR. 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XKR | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
