2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (195 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 GMC Sierra. 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 GMC Sierra (354 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Sierra | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
