2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Mercury Milan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alpina B5. 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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B5 | Milan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |