2006 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner

To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Sebring and 2006 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 49 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner.

Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler Sebring 2006 Mercury Mariner
Make Chrysler Mercury
Model Sebring Mariner
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2735 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 262 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4850 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1571 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 62 L


 

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