2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Subaru Outback.
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, 2007 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mariner | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
