2006 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 BMW 630.

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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 630 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
Make BMW Mercury
Model 630 Grand Marquis
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 224 HP
Torque 300 Nm 373 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1836 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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