2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2,994 cc, 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 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 146 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2967 cc |
| 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 | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
