2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | BLS | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
