Mercury Marauder vs. Dodge Charger
When comparing the Mercury Marauder's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Mercury Marauder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercury Marauder's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Mercury Marauder is a better car than the Dodge Charger.
Mercury Marauder vs. Dodge Charger Pricing
A used 2004 Mercury Marauder ranges from $6,900 to $33,996 while a used 2023 Dodge Charger is priced between $28,999 to $122,665.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Mercury Marauder’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger base engine makes 292 horsepower. The Marauder is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercury Marauder. The Marauder uses gasoline, and the Charger uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Mercury Marauder has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Dodge Charger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
6900 - 33996
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
32303 - 73104
Used Asking Price:
28999 - 122665
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.361897
Mercury Marauder Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801323 / 10
Reliability:
8.003971 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercury Marauder Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Charger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
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1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
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3 out of / 3Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercury Marauder Trim Levels
Base
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
GT, Police, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
318 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 399 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4195 lbs
Width:
78.2 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
212 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
82.7 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
198.4 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17