2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 119 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Seville | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
