2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 5 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 88 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.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Milan | 535 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |