2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 62 L |