2009 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 791 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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 Mercedes-Benz GL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | GL | Milan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
