2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 670 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 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Mariner | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1983 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
