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Mercury Milan facelift 2009 2.5 (175 Hp)
Overall Rating
Mercury Milan:
The Mercury Milan is a four-door, five passenger, front- and all-wheel drive mid-size sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Mercury division over a single generation for model years 2006-2011, using Ford's CD3 platform.
As a rebadged variant of the first-generation Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr, the Milan received an extensive mid-cycle refresh for model year 2010 — under Chief Designer Darrell Behmer and Design Director Peter Horbury.
Manufactured alongside the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr at Hermosillo Assembly in Mexico, it served as the entry-level and smallest Mercury, succeeding the 1990s Mercury Mystique and replacing the Sable. It was marketed in the United States , Mexico, and the Middle East....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2009 Overview:
Mercury Milan (facelift 2009). With 233 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1500 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 (175 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though not particularly sporty. The manual transmission provides a more engaging experience.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for a naturally aspirated 2.5L engine, especially when paired with the manual gearbox, making it a practical choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality
- • Excellent fuel economy from the Hybrid model
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior post-facelift
- • Generally reliable powertrains (shared with Ford Fusion)
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Mercury brand discontinuation impacts resale value
- • Not particularly sporty or engaging to drive (non-Hybrid)
- • Some interior plastics still feel a bit cheap
- • Limited engine options compared to some rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Milan: 2006 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Milan |
| Generation: | facelift 2009 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (175 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | December, 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 175 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.3 Hp/l [13mm less] |
| Torque: | 233 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec 25 More details about the engine Duratec 25 |
| Engine displacement: | 2488 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, iVCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.4-8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 7.4-8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | LEV II |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 155.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 467 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66.2 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4849 mm mm [13mm less] |
| Width: | 1834 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm [28mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2728 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2035 mm |
| Front track: | 1567 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1557 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 299x25 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 279x10 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16; 225/50 R17; 225/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 16; 17; 18 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
If you could change one thing about the Mercury Milan, what would it be?