- Newest year: 2004
- Gas
- Large cars
- Same as 2003
2003-2004 Mercury Marauder MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 large car configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2004 Mercury Marauder at a glance
The 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $4,730 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2004 Mercury Marauder by model year
What the 2004 Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$394
$4,730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.88
Per 100 miles
$31.53
Five years
$23,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$710more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Mercury Marauder MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Mercury Marauder as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marauder (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Mercury Marauder MPG
17 MPG · $4,730/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marauder (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD: $5,640 in California and $4,100 in Texas, a $1,540 difference.
- California $5,640
- Washington $5,300
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,320
- Texas $4,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 large car models.
Generations
- 2003-2004 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder get?
EPA rates the 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder at 17 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder?
Every model year of the 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder tops out at 17 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2003 to 2004.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Mercury Marauder per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,730 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Mercury Marauder 100 miles?
About $31.53 per 100 miles for the Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Mercury Marauder more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2004 Mercury Marauder compare with other large car configurations?
The Marauder 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year to fuel, $710 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 2 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 52 rated large car configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Mercury Marauder different from the 2003 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2003 and 2004: 1 configuration rated 17 MPG combined. See the 2003 Mercury Marauder for that year.