Buick Rendezvous vs Mercury Mariner
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Mercury Mariner
Overview
| Spec | Buick RendezvousCX | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CX | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick RendezvousCX | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,190 | $23,565 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick RendezvousCX | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (best) | 16.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick RendezvousCX | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 196 hp (best) | 171 hp |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft (best) | 171 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick RendezvousCX | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 108.9 cu ft (best) | 66.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,059 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,096 lbs | 3,341 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 8.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (best) | 103.1 in |
| Length | 186.5 in (best) | 175.2 in |
| Width | 73.6 in (best) | 71.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in (best) | 68 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick RendezvousCX | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | 2 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Rendezvous | Mercury Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CX $25,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $23,565 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CXL $28,765 MSRP | Base $30,115 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Base $25,315 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Base $31,865 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Premier $25,635 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Premier $27,385 MSRP |