2001 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 218 kg more than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (186 Nm). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercedes-Benz C | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |