2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 482 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW Z4 | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z4 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |