2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 97 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Marauder | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Marauder | CTS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
