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Mercury Mariner vs. Mercury Mountaineer

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$23,565
Starting MSRP
$29,480
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
171 hp
240 hp
Horsepower
210 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
171 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
171 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5L/152
Displacement
4.0L/245
Displacement
-
Displacement
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
P235/65R18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
P235/65R18
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Electric assisted steering
Steering Type
Variable Assist Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
66 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
-
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
-
Third Hip Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
49 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
103 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Third Head Room
-
Third Head Room
-
Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
-
Third Leg Room
N/A
Liftover Height
34 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
61 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
175 in
Length, Overall
194 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
-
Third Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
68 in
Height, Overall
73 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
39 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
53 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,335 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,525 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
121
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Mercury Mariner or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2011 Mercury Mariner is more reliable than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 Mariner versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2010 Mountaineer.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Mercury Mariner or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2011 Mercury Mariner is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer with 23 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Mercury Mariner or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2011 Mercury Mariner is cheaper than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer with a $23,565 starting MSRP versus a $29,480 starting MSRP.

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