2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 3 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 441 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 Mercury Milan 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Mercury Mitsubishi
Model Milan Eclipse
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 222 HP 162 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1925 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4582 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1834 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1351 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2576 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 67 L


 

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