2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XKR | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XKR | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |