2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 817 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Arnage | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 57 L |
