2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD and 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD 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 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD | 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
