2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 55 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (575 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Mountaineer | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
