Buick Lucerne vs. Mercury Milan
Highlights
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$29,730
|
$22,025
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
17 City / 27 Hwy
|
23 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
227 hp
|
175 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
227 @ 5700
|
175 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
237 @ 3200
|
172 @ 4500
|
| Displacement |
3.9L/237
|
2.5L/139
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6
|
Gas I4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 27 Hwy
|
23 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.6 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
T145/80D16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/55R17
|
P205/60R16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/55R17
|
P205/60R16
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Independent Short-Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Independent Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
39 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr rack & pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
16
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
108 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Length, Overall |
203 in
|
189 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
72 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
17 ft³
|
17 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
53 in
|
| Wheelbase |
116 in
|
107 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
57 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,735 lbs
|
3,365 lbs
|
Safety
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
800
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.5 x 0.5 in
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Power
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x 1.2 in
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Buick Lucerne or the 2011 Mercury Milan?
The 2011 Mercury Milan is more reliable than the 2011 Buick Lucerne according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2011 Milan versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2011 Lucerne.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Buick Lucerne or the 2011 Mercury Milan?
The 2011 Mercury Milan is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Buick Lucerne with 26 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Buick Lucerne or the 2011 Mercury Milan?
The 2011 Mercury Milan is cheaper than the 2011 Buick Lucerne with a $22,025 starting MSRP versus a $29,730 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2011 Buick Lucerne or the 2011 Mercury Milan?
The 2011 Buick Lucerne and the 2011 Mercury Milan both have a 4/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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