2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q5 and 2009 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q5. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi Q5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi Q5 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi Q5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Q5 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |