2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Citroen C6
To start off, 2011 Citroen C6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. 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, 2011 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2011 Citroen C6 | |
Make | Mercury | Citroen |
Model | Sable | C6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |