2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 86 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Mariner . In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD 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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 62 L |
