2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C8 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C8 | Milan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |