2009 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 4 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 311 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 118 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |