2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 257 kg more than 2005 Mercury Marauder.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia 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, 2008 GMC Acadia 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 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
