2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 365 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Milan | 120 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |