2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Opel Combo
To start off, 2012 Opel Combo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Combo.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Combo. 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mariner | Combo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 52 L |
