2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 522 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Milan | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Milan | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |