2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 142 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (351 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLK | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |