2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2007 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Milan | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Milan | 740 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |