2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
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, 2005 Mercury Mariner (263 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
