2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 4 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, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 106 kg more than 2012 BMW 528.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 528. 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2012 BMW 528 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Milan | 528 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |