Lincoln Town Car vs. Mercury Grand Marquis
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lincoln Town Car and the Mercury Grand Marquis.
When we compare the Lincoln Town Car's and the Mercury Grand Marquis's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Town Car has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Mercury Grand Marquis has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Town Car's and the Mercury Grand Marquis's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Town Car is a better car than the Mercury Grand Marquis.
Pricing: A used 2011 Lincoln Town Car ranges from $5,909 to $24,484 while a used 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is priced between $5,237 to $13,988.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln Town Car’s base engine makes 239 horsepower, and the Mercury Grand Marquis base engine makes 224 horsepower. The Town Car is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, while the Grand Marquis is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 456 miles. The Town Car uses gasoline, and the Grand Marquis uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln Town Car has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The Mercury Grand Marquis has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$46,110
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,525
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,151
Price Range:
$5,909 - $24,484
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
159,133
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,596
Price Range:
$5,237 - $13,988
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97,333
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Lincoln Town Car Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercury Grand Marquis Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Town Car
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercury Grand Marquis
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lincoln Town Car Rankings
Not yet available
Mercury Grand Marquis Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Lincoln Town Car Trim Levels
Executive, Executive L, Signature L, Signature L Fleet, Signature Limited, Signature Limited Fleet
Mercury Grand Marquis Trim Levels
LS, LS Fleet
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
239 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
287 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
224 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.9 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4345 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
59 inches
Length:
215.4 inches
Wheelbase:
117.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4117 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
212 inches
Wheelbase:
114.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light French Silk Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue Pearl Metallic / Light Ice Blue Metallic
Gray
Silver Birch Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Metallic
White
Vibrant White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Smokestone Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Light Ice Blue Metallic / Norsea Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Dark Toreador Red Metallic
White
Vibrant White
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Light Camel
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Beige
Light Camel
