Mercedes-Benz C240 vs Mercury Marauder
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Mercury Marauder
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Mercury MarauderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | C240 Luxury | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (premium unleaded required/E85) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Mercury MarauderBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,650 (best) | $34,325 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Mercury MarauderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Mercury MarauderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 302 hp (best) |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.6 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Mercury MarauderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.2 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,360 lbs (best) | 4,195 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 114.7 in (best) |
| Length | 178.2 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 68 in | 78.2 in (best) |
| Height | 55.1 in | 58.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Mercury MarauderBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 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 | Mercedes-Benz C240 | Mercury Marauder |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C240 Luxury $32,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $34,325 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C240 Luxury $34,150 MSRP | — |
| 3 | C240 Luxury 4MATIC $33,850 MSRP | — |
| 4 | C240 Luxury 4MATIC $35,350 MSRP | — |