2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 394 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest 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, 2008 Nissan Quest 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
