2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 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 38 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Grand Marquis | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5385 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1861 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1493 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |