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) |
| For sale now | 0 | 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 | None reported |
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 |