2006 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Mercury Milan.
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 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Cherokee | Milan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2031 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |