2006 BMW 118 vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 4 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 81 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 118 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |