2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mariner | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 66 L |