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 (best) | 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 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 |
Buick LeSabre vs Mercury Grand Marquis FAQ
- Which is better: 2005 Buick LeSabre or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2005 Buick LeSabre 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: 2005 Buick LeSabre or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Buick LeSabre starts lower at $26,725.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2005 Buick LeSabre or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2005 Buick LeSabre leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,725).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2005 Buick LeSabre or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2005 Buick LeSabre leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2005 Buick LeSabre or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on horsepower in this comparison (224).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2005 Buick LeSabre or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).