2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 7 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
