2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2013 Scion xD
To start off, 2013 Scion xD 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2013 Scion xD. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 717 kg more than 2013 Scion xD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4440 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2013 Scion xD | |
| Make | Mercury | Scion |
| Model | Milan | xD |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4440 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
