2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (207 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 108 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Citroen C5 (285 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C5 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
