2007 Bentley Azure 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 Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Azure. 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 Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 62 L |