2008 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Because 2008 BMW 320 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 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |