2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, 2009 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V50. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mountaineer | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |
