2001 BMW M vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 482 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 72 L |