2008 BMW M6 vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 82 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M6 | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M6 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |