Mercury Mariner vs Suzuki XL-7
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Suzuki XL-7
Overview
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Suzuki XL-7Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Suzuki XL-7Premium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,565 (best) | $25,745 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Suzuki XL-7Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 gal | 18.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Suzuki XL-7Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 171 hp | 252 hp (best) |
| Torque | 171 lb-ft | 243 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Suzuki XL-7Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 66.3 cu ft | 95.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,059 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,341 lbs (best) | 4,030 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.4 in (best) |
| Length | 175.2 in | 197.2 in (best) |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.2 in (best) |
| Height | 68 in | 68.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Suzuki XL-7Premium |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 2 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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) | 2 | None reported (best) |
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 | Mercury Mariner | Suzuki XL-7 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $23,565 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $25,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $30,115 MSRP | Premium $27,395 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $25,315 MSRP | Luxury $27,429 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $31,865 MSRP | Luxury $29,079 MSRP |
| 5 | Premier $25,635 MSRP | Limited $28,280 MSRP |
| 6 | Premier $27,385 MSRP | Limited $28,580 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Limited $29,930 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Limited $30,230 MSRP |