Ford Edge vs. Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review

Utility
Neither the Mercury Mariner Hybrid nor the Ford Edge has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Edge and the Mercury regarding transporting cargo. The Ford Edge outpulls the Mercury by a sizeable margin.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Edge packs quite a punch and will knock the Mercury down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Ford Edge is considerably more bulky than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Edge than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Ford compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Ford Edge for a fill-up about as often as the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Mercury Mariner Hybrid to the dealership as the Ford Edge. Regarding fuel economy, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid has the Ford Edge beat. In terms of MSRP, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid doesn't cost much less than the Ford. The Mercury will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Edge. The Ford Edge will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Ford and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Edge's engine is substantially bigger than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid's. Note that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Ford Edge packs quite a punch compared to the Mercury Mariner Hybrid with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford Edge will have picked up and gone by the time the Mercury Mariner Hybrid finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Ford Edge, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Edge make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Mariner Hybrid.

Warranty
The Ford Edge and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid have the same basic warranty.