2009 Lexus LS vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (358 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 92 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lexus LS (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Milan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 66 L |
