2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 197 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | BLS | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |