Nissan Xterra vs. Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Nissan Xterra packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mariner Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Nissan Xterra has markedly bigger tires than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Note that bigger tires can look and feel better, while smaller tires may provide better handling in deep snow. With their similar turning circles, the Nissan Xterra and the Mariner Hybrid most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid's engine is tremendously smaller than the Nissan Xterra's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan Xterra will have picked up and gone by the time the Mercury Mariner Hybrid finally gets moving.

Utility
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Nissan Xterra can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Xterra, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Mercury Mariner Hybrid provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Nissan Xterra, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan than the Mariner Hybrid because of its more capacious tank. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Xterra compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Nissan Xterra to the dealership as the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The Nissan Xterra is quite a bit less expensive than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid when it comes to MSRP.

Overview
The Nissan Xterra and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid have the same basic warranty.