2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 68 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SLR McLaren | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
