Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Cadillac DTS | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 115.6 in | -12.5 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 207.6 in | -32.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.8 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.6 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 4009 lb. | -624 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 60.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 57.3 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 59.2 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.7 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 42.0 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 |
2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |
2006 Cadillac DTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Keeps you in the seat in the turns and feels like a la-z-boy! see full Cadillac DTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
My two teenage daughters can take a 6 hour car trip and not be in each others space. see full Cadillac DTS review |