2011 Mercury Milan FWD

The CarCody take

The 2011 Mercury Milan FWD is a midsize car with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 26 MPG combined, with 23 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,600, and tailpipe CO2 is 341.81 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive Buyers whose driving includes highway miles

What it is

The Milan FWD is Mercury's 2011 midsize gasoline car. It uses a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine, an automatic six-speed transmission, and front-wheel drive. See other Mercury cars for the same make.

The numbers

Its combined EPA rating is 26 MPG. City driving is rated at 23 MPG, while highway driving reaches 32 MPG. The highway figure is 9 MPG higher than the city figure, so your route mix matters.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,600. The car runs on gasoline, and its listed tailpipe output is 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping, use 26 combined MPG as the main yardstick. The 23 city and 32 highway ratings show how the Milan's expected consumption changes with driving conditions.

Who it suits

This car fits a buyer who wants a midsize gasoline car with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. It makes the most sense when your comparison starts with a 26 MPG combined target.

Trade-offs

The four-cylinder engine and gasoline powertrain keep the numbers straightforward, but fuel remains an ongoing cost. Highway mileage is stronger than city mileage, while the 23 MPG city figure will matter more for urban routes.

Verdict

Choose the Milan FWD if a midsize car with front-wheel drive matches your needs and 26 combined MPG is acceptable. Its six-speed automatic keeps the drivetrain conventional, and the 32 MPG highway rating favors longer trips. Budget around $2,600 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. Frequent city driving will look closer to 23 MPG, so that lower figure should guide your expectations if most miles are urban.