What Changed

A gasoline/electric hybrid version of the Mariner appears. It mates a 133hp 4-cylinder engine to an electric motor and CVT transmission. The Mariner hybrid can operate fully on electric power.

Comparison to Prior Model

2006 Mercury Mariner 2005 Mercury Mariner
2006 Mercury Mariner 2005 Mercury Mariner
Price Range ($) $21,380 - $29,225 $21,405 - $24,765
Length (in) 174.9 174.3
Wheelbase (in) 103.2 103.1
Width (in) 70.1 70.1
Height (in) 70.3 67.9
Track (in) 61.2 61.1
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 435.5 418.5
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3285-3787 3285-3520
Legroom Total (in.) 79.6
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 100.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 29.3
Driven Wheels
  • FWD
  • AWD
  • FWD
  • 4WD
Engines
  • 2.3l I4 (153-bhp)
  • 2.3l I4 HEV (133-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 (200-bhp)
  • 2.3l I4 (153-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 (200-bhp)
Transmissions A4, CVT A4
City MPG 19-33
Highway MPG 23-29
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