2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 185 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 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Mariner | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
