Acura TSX vs Mercury Grand Marquis
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
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2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
Overview
| Spec | Acura TSXBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LS Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2014 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura TSXBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,635 | $29,525 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura TSXBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura TSXBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 224 hp (best) |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura TSXBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,479 lbs (best) | 4,117 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 114.6 in (best) |
| Length | 185.6 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 72.4 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 56.7 in (best) | 56.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura TSXBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 2 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura TSX | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $30,635 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS Fleet $29,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $31,985 MSRP | LS $29,935 MSRP |
| 3 | Special Edition $31,635 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Special Edition $31,635 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Technology Package $33,735 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Technology Package $35,635 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Technology Package $39,275 MSRP | — |
Acura TSX vs Mercury Grand Marquis FAQ
- Which is better: 2014 Acura TSX or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 Acura TSX vs 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2014 Acura TSX or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis starts lower at $29,525.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 Acura TSX or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,525).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2014 Acura TSX or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2014 Acura TSX leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
- Which has better horsepower: 2014 Acura TSX or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2014 Acura TSX leads on horsepower in this comparison (280).
- Which has better seats: 2014 Acura TSX or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2014 Acura TSX or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).