2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner

To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1253 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2010 Mercury Mariner
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercury
Model Sprinter Mariner
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 188 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2768 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 6939 mm 4458 mm
Vehicle Width 2024 mm 1806 mm
Wheelbase Size 4326 mm 2619 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 62 L