2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Rainier | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
