2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 411 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda Tribute. 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 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Mariner | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
