2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 5 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5.
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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Mountaineer | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
