2008 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Entourage 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Entourage (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Entourage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 867 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Entourage.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Entourage. 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, 2008 Hyundai Entourage (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Entourage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Entourage | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Entourage | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
