2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
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 Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mariner | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |