2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 717 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
