2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 296 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mountaineer | Raider |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |