2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 191 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.
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 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Mariner | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
