2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 272 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | STS | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |