2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Because 2009 Suzuki XL7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki XL7 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2009 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Marquis | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
