2007 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |