2007 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Milan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |