2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 715 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avalon. 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 (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
