Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 118.2 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 200.2 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 78.1 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.4 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 5015 lb. | -880 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 58.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 58.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 40.1 ft3 | -19.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -68.1 ft3 |
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |