2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac XLR and 2007 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | XLR | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |