2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Mercury Milan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 599 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2009 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 120 | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |