2008 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
Because 2008 BMW 325 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 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
