2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Charger | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 293 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |