2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 151 kg more than 2007 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |