2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 4 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 294 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2009 Mercury Milan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Milan | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
