2008 Mercury Milan

The CarCody take

The 2008 Mercury Milan is a gasoline midsize car with front-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 21 MPG, split between 18 city and 26 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, while tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline midsize car with an automatic. Mixed city and highway driving. Buyers comfortable budgeting $3,200 a year for fuel.

What it is

The Milan is a 2008 Mercury midsize car running on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 3.0 L 6-cylinder engine, and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 21 combined MPG. That combines the 18 MPG city rating with the 26 MPG highway rating.

The numbers

Expect the city figure to be the lower 18 MPG rating and highway driving to reach 26 MPG under the EPA ratings. The combined figure of 21 MPG is the simplest number for mixed driving.

Tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,200. That figure puts the Milan's gasoline use into a yearly budget rather than just a miles-per-gallon number.

How it compares

Use the Milan's 21 combined MPG when comparing it with other midsize cars. Its 18 city and 26 highway ratings also show how the comparison may change with your driving mix.

For a wider look at the marque, see Mercury cars.

Who it suits

The Milan fits a driver who wants a gasoline midsize car with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its numbers make sense for someone splitting time between city streets and highways.

Trade-offs

The 3.0 L six-cylinder engine and automatic gearbox come with a 21 MPG combined rating and a $3,200 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate.

Highway economy reaches 26 MPG, but city driving drops to 18 MPG. The car also has a tailpipe CO2 figure of 423.19 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2008 Mercury Milan if a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic fits your daily driving. The useful planning figure is 21 MPG combined, with a clear split between 18 MPG in town and 26 MPG on the highway. Budget $3,200 a year for fuel by the EPA estimate. Its 3.0 L six-cylinder engine gives this car a straightforward gasoline setup, but the fuel and emissions numbers should guide buyers who want lower running costs.