2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 3 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | SLR McLaren | Marauder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 617 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |