2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Milan | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
