2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4393 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |