2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 7 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 372 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo C30. 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, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Milan | C30 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
