2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | STS | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |