2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 111 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Brera | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
