2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 121 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Jaguar XK. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2013 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 2013 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
Model | Mariner | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 503 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 681 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2752 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |