Buick LeSabre 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 LeSabreCustom | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Custom | LS Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2005 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick LeSabreCustom | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,725 (best) | $29,525 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick LeSabreCustom | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick LeSabreCustom | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 205 hp | 224 hp (best) |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.8 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick LeSabreCustom | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,567 lbs (best) | 4,117 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114.6 in (best) |
| Length | 200 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 73.5 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 57 in (best) | 56.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick LeSabreCustom | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 LeSabre | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custom $26,725 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS Fleet $29,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Limited $32,385 MSRP | LS $29,935 MSRP |