1996 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 21 kg more than 1996 BMW 540.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 540 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |