2008 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 2 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 307 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 330 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
