2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 MG ZS
To start off, 2008 MG ZS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 MG ZS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG ZS (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG ZS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 522 kg more than 2008 MG ZS.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 MG ZS. 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, 2008 MG ZS (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2008 MG ZS | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Milan | ZS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
