Mercury Grand Marquis vs Volvo S40
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Volvo S40
Overview
| Spec | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS Fleet | T5 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,525 | $27,750 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 224 hp | 227 hp (best) |
| Torque | 275 lb-ft (best) | 236 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I5 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 20.6 cu ft | 31.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,117 lbs | 3,338 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in (best) | 103.9 in |
| Length | 212 in (best) | 176.2 in |
| Width | 78.3 in (best) | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet | Volvo S40T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 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 | Mercury Grand Marquis | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS Fleet $29,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 $27,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LS $29,935 MSRP | T5 R-Design $31,150 MSRP |
Mercury Grand Marquis vs Volvo S40 FAQ
- Which is better: 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis or 2011 Volvo S40?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 2011 Volvo S40 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis or 2011 Volvo S40?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Volvo S40 starts lower at $27,750.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,750).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on horsepower in this comparison (227).
- Which has better seats: 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis or 2011 Volvo S40?
- The 2011 Volvo S40 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).