2008 BMW 130 vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 130 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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, 2008 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 130 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |