2008 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 317 kg more than 2008 BMW X3.
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 X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X3 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2967 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 | 305 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 66 L |
