2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 276 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 108 kg more than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Alpina | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Alpina | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |