2009 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Because 2009 BMW M3 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 M3. 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M3 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
