2003 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 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 131 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 545 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |