Used 2011 Mercury Milan for sale 

The 2011 Mercury Milan comes in two basic trims. The Base variant is quite well-specced and affordable at the same time. The Premier adds a bit of luxury and leather upholstery. Either trim comes with a 2.5L inline-4 motor as standard. The base spec sedan comes with a 6-speed manual, with a 6-speed automatic as an option. There is a 3.0L V-6 available on either trim as an option. The Premier trim even offers an AWD optionally.

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We recommend going for the base spec trim as the Premier gets a bit too pricey for the class, particularly with the all-wheel-drive. The Appearance package on the Premier trim is highly recommended as it adds a bit of drivability to the car. We would advise you to go with the more powerful 3.0-liter V6 engine with the base trim.

The 2011 Mercury Milan comes standard with a 6-speed manual gearbox mated to a 2.5L inline-4 motor. The engine makes 175 horsepower and 172 foot-pounds of torque. There is a 6-speed automatic transmission that is offered optionally on the base variant and comes standard on the Premier trim. The car further offers a front-wheel-drive as standard with an optional all-wheel-drive offered on the Premier. A larger 3.0L V-6 motor is also offered as an option, which makes 240 horsepower and 223 foot-pounds of torque.

Compared to other 2.5L inline-4 engines, the Mercury offers decent throttle response and acceleration, though it barely stands out. The 6-speed gearbox is great for the competition, though Nissan’s XTRONIC CVT on the Altima is much more responsive and efficient. The 3.0L V-6 is better tuned and responsive, though it comes at a hefty premium.

The 2011 Mercury Milan is quite efficient and about average in the class. The car offers a fuel economy of 23 mpg in cities, 33 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined with the front-wheel-drive manual. The automatic, on the other hand, offers 22 mpg in cities, 31 mpg on highways, and 25 mpg combined. The 3.0L V-6 offered only in automatic, gives 22 mpg in cities, 29 mpg on highways, and 24 mpg combined.

The likes of the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and the Nissan Altima offer better fuel economy. Nissan’s CVT in particular is much better attuned to fuel savings and also maximizes the throttle response. The 2011 Milan also has a 17.5-gallon fuel tank that gives it a range of about 578 miles on highways. Both the Honda Accord and the Nissan Altima offer better range and fuel capacity.

The Mercury Milan offers well outfitted and spacious interiors. The overall design is highly attractive, and the use of soft-touch materials ramps the cabin up to standout in the class. The interiors feel surprisingly roomy, even though they offer about average space in the segment. The dashboard seems to have an intuitive design, though it is cluttered by too many buttons and options.

Comparing the cabin space, the Mercury Milan is quite well outfitted. It has great space compared to its overall class. The rear seats can easily accommodate 2 passengers and even 3 in relative luxury. The Nissan Altima has the least space in its rear row. When comparing the cargo space at the back, again Milan steals the deal with a best-in-class figure of 16.5 cubic feet. Some standout interior features are:

• Dual-zone climate control
• Leather upholstery
• 8-way power driver’s seat
• Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

How intuitive is the 2011 Mercury Milan’s infotainment unit?

The 2011 Mercury Milan offers Ford’s Sync; the system offers features like Bluetooth and MP3 audio. It also has navigation capability. The car does not offer an LCD like some competitors in the segment do. The infotainment features include a 6-speaker audio setup. The Moon and Tune package offers a 12-speaker Sony audio that is quite well attuned to the Milan. Some standout infotainment features include:

• Navigation
• Traffic and information services
• 6-Speaker Sound System
• 12-speaker Sony audio (Optional)
• Bluetooth connectivity
• USB and Aux Support

The Mercury Milan looks quite premium for its class. The alloy wheels in particular are well proportioned. The car also offers a hefty bit of luggage space and length like a classic American sedan. The front fascia has chrome styling with metal inserts. The headlamps have projectors that make the car stand out. The Premier trim even offers bi-xenon headlamps as standard.

The Mercury has a shorter wheelbase than its competitors, and it also has the least length. The overall smaller profile helps the car be a bit easier to maneuver and handle. Although for its size, the Milan is quite hefty, which affects the overall fuel efficiency. Some standout exterior features include:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Fog lamps
• Unique Exterior in the Appearance Package
• 18-inch alloy wheels (optional)
• Sunroof (optional)

Though Milan is quite an aging car, it still comes well designed and rugged for daily use. The car has Antilock brakes and a stability system as standard. The NHTSA has awarded the Milan a 5-star rating in a front-end collision. The side-impact tests also rack up 5-stars, although only 4-stars at the rear. The IIHS on the other hand has awarded the car with generally “Good” ratings. Some standout safety features include:

• Anti Lock Braking
• Stability Control
• Front and side airbags
• Seat Belts with pre-tensioners
• Side curtain airbags
• 4-wheel disc brakes

The 2011 Mercury Milan will be the last iteration of the sedan by Ford's mid-range brand. The car gets some of the best engineering in the segment and offers great value for money. The high-performance motor is quite well-tuned and offers a sleek and tidy response. The smaller engine on the other hand is responsive as well but gets noisy in the high-range. Overall the car is quite well outfitted, yet updated and feature-rich competition in the segment is overall much better.