2004 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 249 kg more than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Berlingo | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Berlingo | Sable |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |