2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (260 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 53 kg more than 2008 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | SRX | Milan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
