Ford Taurus 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 | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | LS Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2019 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,800 (best) | $29,525 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 288 hp (best) | 224 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 20.1 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,917 lbs (best) | 4,117 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.6 in (best) |
| Length | 202.9 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 76.2 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 60.7 in (best) | 56.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 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 | Ford Taurus | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS Fleet $29,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $30,230 MSRP | LS $29,935 MSRP |
| 3 | SEL $32,080 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Limited $37,310 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Limited $39,160 MSRP | — |
| 6 | SHO $42,975 MSRP | — |