2002 BMW 332 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 177 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 332 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |