2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 57 L |