2000 Acura TL vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 257 kg more than 2000 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | TL | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
