2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 88 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 342 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |