2007 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus RX would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Lexus RX (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | RX | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
