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) | 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 | 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 |