2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 1 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 340 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 143 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Alpina | Milan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
