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Buick LaCrosse vs Mercury Grand Marquis

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2019 Buick LaCrosse

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2011 Mercury Grand Marquis

Overview

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVMercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet
Selected trim1SVLS Fleet
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typemild hybridflex-fuel (FFV)
Model year20192011

Pricing & market

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVMercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet
MSRP$29,570$29,525 (best)
Lowest listing price$8,990 (best)
Median listing price$16,396 (best)
Highest listing price$19,977 (best)
For sale now4 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVMercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet
Combined MPG29 MPG (best)19 MPG
City MPG25 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG (best)24 MPG
Fuel tank15.8 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVMercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet
Horsepower194 hp224 hp (best)
Torque187 lb-ft275 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L4.6 L (best)
CylindersI4V8

Size & capability

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVMercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet
Seating5 seats6 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume14.3 cu ft20.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,490 lbs (best)4,117 lbs
Wheelbase114.4 in114.6 in (best)
Length197.5 in212 in (best)
Width73.5 in78.3 in (best)
Height57.5 in (best)56.3 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVMercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)22

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.

TrimBuick LaCrosseMercury Grand Marquis
1

1SV

$29,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LS Fleet

$29,525 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Preferred

$33,670 MSRP

LS

$29,935 MSRP

3

Essence

$36,370 MSRP

4

Essence

$41,070 MSRP

5

Premium

$38,670 MSRP

6

Premium

$43,470 MSRP

7

Sport Touring

$39,370 MSRP

8

Avenir

$44,870 MSRP

9

Avenir

$47,070 MSRP

Live inventory

Buick LaCrosse vs Mercury Grand Marquis FAQ

Which is better: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Buick LaCrosse 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: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis starts lower at $29,525. Live Buick LaCrosse listings start at $8,990.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,525).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
Which has better seats: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Buick LaCrosse vs 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick LaCrosse (5/5 NHTSA overall).