2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 461 kg more than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
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 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mariner | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
