2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 445 kg more than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | Sprinter | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
