2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mariner and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mariner | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Mariner | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 262 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |