2009 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2009 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 750 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |