Mercury Milan
24.5 MPG The 2010 Mercury Milan is EPA-rated at 24.5 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 612 gallons, $1959 a year in fuel, or $0.131 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2010 run it averages 22.8 MPG, improving by 1.8 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.102 | $1020 | $1531 | $2041 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.122 | $1224 | $1837 | $2449 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.131 | $1306 | $1959 | $2612 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.163 | $1633 | $2449 | $3265 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.184 | $1837 | $2755 | $3673 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.204 | $2041 | $3061 | $4082 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.5 MPG | 22 | 30 | $2550 | 363 | 2 |
| 2009 | 22.3 MPG | 19.3 | 27.7 | $2783 | 399 | 3 |
| 2008 | 22.3 MPG | 19.3 | 27.7 | $2783 | 399 | 3 |
| 2007 | 22.3 MPG | 19.3 | 28 | $2783 | 399 | 3 |
| 2006 | 22.7 MPG | 19.7 | 28 | $2750 | 393 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Mercury Milan ranks 113 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi A7 quattro (25), Jaguar XF AWD (25), Lexus ES 350 (25), Lexus ES 350 F Sport (25), Lexus LS 500h (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 363 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Mercury Milan get?
The 2010 Mercury Milan is rated at 24.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 30 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 22.8 MPG, ranging from 21 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Mercury Milan cost in fuel per year?
At 24.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 612 gallons — roughly $1959 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.131 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $2550.
Has the Mercury Milan become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 22.7 MPG in 2006 to 24.5 in 2010 — an improvement of 1.8 MPG, or 8% across 5 model years.
Is the Mercury Milan efficient for its class?
It ranks 113 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 2.7 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.