2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Mountaineer | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
