2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mountaineer and 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 710 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Mountaineer | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
