2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Milan would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 371 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC has manual transmission. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Milan | CLC |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |