2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mountaineer | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |