Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi Q5 Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mountaineer and the Q5 most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercury Mountaineer's engine is considerably larger than the Audi's. Bear in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Q5 has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the Mercury Mountaineer.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mercury Mountaineer over the Audi Q5. The Mercury Mountaineer outpulls the Audi by a big margin.

Convenience
The Mercury Mountaineer's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Q5.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Q5's front cabin compared to the Mercury Mountaineer. The Audi is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Mountaineer.

Dimensions
The Audi Q5's tank is roughly the same size as the Mercury Mountaineer's, though the Mercury Mountaineer's is a bit larger. The Q5 and the Mercury Mountaineer compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mercury to the dealership as the Audi. The Mercury Mountaineer pales in comparison to the Audi Q5 when it comes to fuel economy. The Audi Q5 will save you money at the pump compared to the Mountaineer. In terms of MSRP, the Mountaineer doesn't cost much less than the Audi Q5.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Mountaineer isn't quite as generous as the Audi's.