2007 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 BMW 745 is newer by 2 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, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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 745 (700 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 745 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 745 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |