Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
The 2006 Mercury Milan was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in 2005 and it was a re-badged American Ford Fusion. It's CD3 platform was shared with the Mazda 6 and the Lincoln Zephyr.
Mercury was trying to get back into the premium segment and, in 2005, it unveiled the modern Milan. While the name was inspired by the Italian city, the design did not cross the Atlantic with it. Some parts of the car were carried over from the Fusion, while some others were new.
On the outside, the headlights resembled the European Ford Fiesta. The grille, like a cascade, featured vertical slats and chromed bars. From the side, the long vehicle featured massive overhangs both front, and rear. In the back, the taillights crossed the body from the quarter panels to the trunk lid, but they still looked too small for the size of the car. The dual exhaust was peeking underneath the bumper.
Inside, Mercury tried to make it up with better features. It offered as standard a 6-CD/MP3 player on the center stack. The electrically adjustable driver's seat was designed for comfort. The instrument cluster resembled the one found on the European Ford Mondeo. In the back, there was sufficient room for two adults.
Under the hood, the Milan was available with a 2.3-liter inline-four and a 3.0-liter V6. The standard gearbox was a 5-speed for the former and a 6 automatic for the later.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 16V 5MT FWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2261 cm3 |
Power: | 119 KW @ 6250 RPM 160 HP @ 6250 RPM 160 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 203 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.4 in (4862 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61.3 in (1,565/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 6250 RPM 210 HP @ 6250 RPM 207 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 200 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM 271 Nm @ 4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.4 in (4862 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/61.3 in (1,565/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3303.1 lbs (1498 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |