2009 Acura RL vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Acura RL 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 RL (300 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | RL | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 367 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 85 L |