2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 216 kg more than 2007 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 57 L |
