2009 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz A 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 Mercury Milan (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 700 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | A | Milan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
