2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 593 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |