2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 929 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Range Rover | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |