2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5.
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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Mariner | Q5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |