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Mercury · model year 2011
2011 Mercury Milan FWD
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2011 Mercury Milan FWD is a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 24 combined MPG, split between 22 city and 28 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800, with tailpipe emissions of 370.29 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 24 MPG combined EPA rating
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Manual six-speed transmission
Watch for
- 22 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2,800
- 370.29 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize car with a manual transmission Highway-focused driving with front-wheel drive
The 2011 Mercury Milan FWD is a midsize car for shoppers who specifically want gasoline power, front-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual. Its fuel economy is moderate, with the highway figure ahead of the city result. The EPA’s $2,800 yearly fuel estimate and 370.29 grams-per-mile CO2 rating are central ownership numbers. It fits drivers whose priorities align with this drivetrain and transmission rather than those seeking the lowest fuel use.
What it is
The Milan FWD is Mercury’s 2011 midsize car. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine, and a manual six-speed transmission. It is part of the Mercury car lineup.
Its defining EPA figure is 24 combined MPG. That combines the car’s city and highway ratings into one everyday number.
The numbers
EPA rates this Milan at 22 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 24 MPG.
The different city and highway figures show how driving conditions affect fuel use: stop-and-go travel gets the lower number, while steady highway travel gets the higher one.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,800. Tailpipe carbon dioxide is rated at 370.29 grams per mile.
How it compares
The Milan FWD is measured on a combined-MPG chart by its 24 MPG rating. Its 22 city and 28 highway figures explain where that combined result comes from.
When comparing similar midsize cars, use the same combined MPG figure first, then check whether your driving is mostly city or highway.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and prefers a manual transmission.
It makes more sense for highway-heavy driving than for trips dominated by stop-and-go traffic because its highway rating is 28 MPG versus 22 MPG in the city.
Trade-offs
The manual six-speed and front-wheel-drive layout define how this Milan is configured. Fuel economy varies from 22 MPG in the city to 28 MPG on the highway.
The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800, and the listed tailpipe CO2 output is 370.29 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2011 Mercury Milan FWD if a midsize car with a stick shift and front-wheel drive matches your needs. Its 24 MPG combined rating gives a clear middle point between city and highway use.
Budget around $2,800 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. Drivers who spend more time on open highways will see the car’s stronger 28 MPG rating, while urban commuters should plan around 22 MPG.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 24 MPG
- City MPG
- 22 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 370 g per mile
- Model year
- 2011
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2011 Mercury Milan FWD’s combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
EPA rates it at 22 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5 L four-cylinder gasoline engine with a manual six-speed transmission.
Is the 2011 Milan FWD front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive layout is front-wheel drive.
How much does fuel cost per year?
EPA’s annual fuel-cost figure is $2,800.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 370.29 grams per mile.
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