Suzuki XL7 vs. Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review

Utility
The Suzuki XL7 will definitely prove more convenient than the Mariner Hybrid for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Suzuki XL7 is likely a better choice than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or big dogs. The Suzuki XL7 outpulls the Mercury Mariner Hybrid by a large margin.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Suzuki XL7 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mariner Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Suzuki XL7 is substantially more bulky than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Suzuki XL7 than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the XL7 compete for the same parking spaces. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Suzuki XL7.

Convenience
The Suzuki's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in 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 approximately the same to get the Mercury to the dealership as the Suzuki. In terms of gas mileage, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid bests the Suzuki XL7. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is a tad more economical than the Suzuki XL7. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is significantly more expensive than the XL7 regarding MSRP. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Suzuki. The Suzuki XL7 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Suzuki XL7 quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki XL7 has a bigger engine than the Mariner Hybrid. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Suzuki XL7 as far as torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Suzuki XL7 is tremendously more powerful than the Mariner Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki XL7 offers a bit more head room than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Suzuki XL7 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Mercury does.

Warranty
The Mercury and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic warranty.