2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 428 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mariner | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |