Mercury Grand Marquis
7 model years from 2005 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2011
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (167)
The 2011 Grand Marquis in brief
The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), 1% better than the 2011 large car average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Mercury Grand Marquis has 7 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the exterior lighting (90), air bags (73), steering (47).
2005 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 314 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Grand Marquis compares
The 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 5% better than the 2005 large car average of 18.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
2011 Grand Marquis pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints6 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 62 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2009 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,094 lb | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
| 2008 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 33 |
| 2007 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 26 |
| 2006 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 61 |
| 2005 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 167 |
Alternatives to the 2011 Grand Marquis
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Impala | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2011 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2011 Chrysler 300 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercury. How we calculate this →