2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. 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 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mariner | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 53 L |
