2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Milan and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 521 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. 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 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Milan | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Milan | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |
