2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Mercury Milan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 BMW 328.
Because 2008 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 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, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 328 | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |