2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango 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 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Durango | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |