2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (192 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 452 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (353 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (263 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Mariner | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 192 HP |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1869 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
