2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 783 kg more than 2010 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Mercury | Citroen |
Model | Monterey | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |