Mercury Mariner vs. Mercury Mountaineer
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Highlights
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$23,565
Starting MSRP
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$29,480
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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171 hp
240 hp Horsepower
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210 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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7
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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171 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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254 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.5L/152
Displacement
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4.0L/245
Displacement
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Displacement
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171 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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210 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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12.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
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P235/65R18
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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P235/65R18
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Electric assisted steering
Steering Type
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Variable Assist Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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103 in
Wheelbase
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114 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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34 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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68 in
Height, Overall
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73 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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39 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Third Head Room
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Third Leg Room
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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66 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Weight & Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,335 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,525 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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121
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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11.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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