2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 626 kg more than 2007 Opel Meriva. 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 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner. 2008 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Meriva 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.
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2008 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Mariner | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2298 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 53 L |