2009 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 GMC Sierra 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Sierra. 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
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2009 GMC Sierra | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |