2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 106 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mariner | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 L |
