2006 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 438 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.
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 Mercedes-Benz GL (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | GL | Milan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
