2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 138 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | Viano | Milan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
