2005 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 103 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 2005 BMW 730. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 730 | Milan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |