2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 292 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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 CLK (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLK | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
