2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CR-V | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
