2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mariner and 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury (200 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner . (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner 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, 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury (262 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner . (206 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner .
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
