2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon 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.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
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2009 GMC Yukon | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Yukon | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |