2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna. 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, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Milan | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
