2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Camry. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Camry 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 | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Camry |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |