2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mariner | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |