2009 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan.
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, 2010 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 120 | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |