Suzuki and Mercury both build four-stroke outboards from small portables to large high-horsepower motors, and neither is a rebadge of the other. Suzuki is a Japanese manufacturer that builds its own outboards and promotes fuel-efficiency features on many models; Mercury is a US brand with a very large dealer network. In our catalog, Suzuki portables often start slightly lower in price than Mercury at the same horsepower, while Mercury offers EFI on several of its small motors. Both are strong choices; dealer support and the exact model often matter more than the badge.
Starting prices in our range
| Horsepower | Suzuki from | Mercury from |
|---|---|---|
| 4 HP | $1,560.00 | $1,535.00 |
| 6 HP | $1,790.00 | $1,980.00 |
| 9.9 HP | $2,655.00 | $2,865.00 |
| 15 HP | $2,895.00 | $3,130.00 |
| 20 HP | $3,185.00 | $3,650.00 |
Prices are for the lowest-priced listing of each brand and size in our catalog; compare shaft length, starting, steering and fuel system in each listing.
Are Suzuki and Mercury outboards the same?
No. They are separate manufacturers with their own engineering. Similar-looking small outboards from different brands are sometimes related through shared suppliers, as with Tohatsu-built models, but Suzuki builds its own range; see who makes Tohatsu outboards?
Suzuki vs Mercury: what to compare
- Fuel system: check whether the model is carbureted or EFI.
- Weight and shaft length: compare the listing details against your transom; see outboard shaft length guide.
- Starting and steering: manual or electric start, tiller or remote; see electric vs pull start.
- Service: the nearest dealer and parts availability.
Reliability
Both brands have long track records with four-strokes. Long life depends far more on maintenance than on the badge: regular oil changes, impeller replacement, flushing after saltwater use and fresh fuel; see outboard motor maintenance and ethanol in boat fuel.
Suzuki vs Mercury at 20 HP
At 20 HP, Suzuki starts at $3,185.00 in our range and Mercury at $3,650.00. Check whether each model is EFI or carbureted, tiller or remote, and its shaft length.
Suzuki vs Mercury 6 HP
At 6 HP, both are light portables for tenders, jon boats and kickers. In our range, the Suzuki starts lower; compare weight, shaft length and the fuel tank arrangement in each listing.
Buying used
For either brand, ask for hours and service records and check the lower unit oil and tell-tale stream; see outboard not peeing.
Learn more
See Suzuki outboards, Mercury outboards, Tohatsu vs Mercury, what size outboard do I need? and how many hours is a lot for an outboard.
More guides: Suzuki vs Tohatsu · Mercury outboard model codes · 9.9 hp outboards compared · 20 hp outboards compared · outboard motor prices by HP.
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