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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (202 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 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 52 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 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 | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |