1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 207 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
Because 2011 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Grand Marquis | 335 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |