2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 826 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
