2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, both 2005 GMC Envoy and 2005 Mercury Marauder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,357 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2005 GMC Envoy. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 386 kg more than 2005 Mercury Marauder.
Because 2005 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (447 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Envoy | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5357 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 303 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2271 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
