Buick LaCrosse vs Mercury Grand Marquis
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
Overview
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse1SV | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1SV | LS Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2019 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse1SV | Mercury 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 now | 4 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse1SV | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse1SV | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 224 hp (best) |
| Torque | 187 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse1SV | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.3 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,490 lbs (best) | 4,117 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 114.6 in (best) |
| Length | 197.5 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 73.5 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 57.5 in (best) | 56.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse1SV | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 2 |
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 | Buick LaCrosse | Mercury 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
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Used2007 Buick LaCrosse
CX
Platinum Metallic•Gray95,185 mi$8,990Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2019 Buick LaCrosse
Essence
Pewter Metallic•ebony57,494 mi$19,841Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2019 Buick LaCrosse
Essence
Pepperdust Metallic•Light Neutral38,991 mi$19,977Jack Hanania Buick GMC
St. Augustine, FL
Certified2014 Buick LaCrosse
None
Smoky Gray Metallic•Light Neutral/Cocoa Accents80,269 mi$12,950Suttle Buick GMC of Newport News
Newport News, VA
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).