GMC Terrain vs Mercury Mariner
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Mercury Mariner
Overview
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 | $23,565 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $8,900 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $29,494 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $47,384 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 164 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 16.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp (best) | 171 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (best) | 171 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 66.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | 1,059 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs | 3,341 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 8.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in (best) | 103.1 in |
| Length | 181 in (best) | 175.2 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 71.1 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 68 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mercury MarinerBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 2 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | GMC Terrain | Mercury Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $23,565 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | Base $30,115 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | Base $25,315 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | Base $31,865 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Premier $25,635 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Premier $27,385 MSRP |
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GMC Terrain vs Mercury Mariner FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2011 Mercury Mariner on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mercury Mariner starts lower at $23,565. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $8,900.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
- The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,565).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
- The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (32).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
- The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on horsepower in this comparison (177).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
- The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2011 Mercury Mariner?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mercury Mariner (3/5 NHTSA overall).