2009 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 4 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 227 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX.
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, 2009 Acura MDX (374 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura MDX | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | MDX | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 374 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |