2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.

Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Holden Commodore. 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) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Commodore 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.

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