2000 Mahindra CL vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mahindra CL would be higher. At 2,522 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mahindra CL | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
| Model | CL | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2522 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |
