2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 53 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Marauder | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Marauder | Milan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
