2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 43 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 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 X3 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Milan | X3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |