2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 6 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 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 462 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Milan | 116 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |