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Buick Lucerne vs. Mercury Milan

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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

Engine comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
MPG
17 City / 27 Hwy
23 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.6 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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

Suspension comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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

Steering comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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

Measurements comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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

Safety comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 Mercury Milan
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 Mercury Milan
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
800
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Buick Lucerne2011 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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