2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Mariner | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |
