Toyota Avalon vs. Mercury Milan Hybrid Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Avalon packs quite a wallop and will knock the Milan Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota Avalon and the Mercury Milan Hybrid most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercury Milan Hybrid's engine is substantially smaller than the Toyota Avalon's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Mercury could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota regarding pickup.

Utility
The Toyota Avalon and the Mercury Milan Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most definitely have to take the Avalon for a fill-up more often than the Mercury Milan Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Avalon offers a bit more head room than the Mercury Milan Hybrid, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Avalon provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Milan Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The Mercury Milan Hybrid's tank is approximately the same size as the Toyota Avalon's, though the Toyota Avalon's is slightly larger. The Mercury Milan Hybrid and the Toyota Avalon compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Milan Hybrid to the dealership as the Avalon. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Mercury Milan Hybrid is the winner regarding fuel economy. The Toyota Avalon will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Mercury Milan Hybrid will. The Toyota Avalon is significantly more expensive than the Mercury Milan Hybrid in terms of MSRP. The Avalon will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Mercury Milan Hybrid. The Mercury Milan Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Avalon.

Warranty
The Mercury Milan Hybrid and the Toyota Avalon have the same basic after-sale protection.