2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mariner | Raider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 L |
