Mercury Mariner vs. Mercury Mountaineer
Highlights
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$23,565
|
$29,480
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
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
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
12.2 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 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
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 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
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 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
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 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
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 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
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
121
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
650
|
Brakes
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 2010 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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