2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 2 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (270 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 19 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.
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, 2012 Buick Regal (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Mariner | Regal |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
