2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 477 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 GMC Savana. 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 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Mariner | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 117 L |
