2008 BMW 335 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 3 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 317 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 335 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |