2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 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 X3 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 BMW X3.
Because 2013 BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2013 BMW X3 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 X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Milan | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 353 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 | 10.0 :1 |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
