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Mercury Mariner vs. Mercury Mountaineer

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$23,565
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Starting MSRP
$23,565
$29,480
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas V6
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 171 hp
  • 240 hp
210 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
171 @ 6000
210 @ 5100
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
171 @ 4500
254 @ 3700
Displacement
2.5L/152
4.0L/245
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
12.2 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Spare Tire Size
Compact
P235/65R18
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
18 x -TBD- in
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
P235/65R18
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
18 x -TBD- in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18
19
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
37 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Electric assisted steering
Variable Assist Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
74 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
56 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
37 in
Wheelbase
103 in
114 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
61 in
61 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
175 in
194 in
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
59 in
Height, Overall
68 in
73 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Third Shoulder Room
Not available
Not Available in
Front Hip Room
53 in
55 in
Third Leg Room
Not available
Not Available in
Liftover Height
N/A
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29 ft³
45 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
59 in
Third Hip Room
Not available
Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
66 ft³
86 ft³
Third Head Room
Not available
Not Available in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Base Curb Weight
3,335 lbs
4,525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
525 lbs
525 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
23 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
121
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
650

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Mercury Mariner2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
11.9 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD- in
12.0 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr

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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