2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 555 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna.
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, 2000 Renault Laguna (204 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner. 2008 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mariner | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mariner | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
