2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 317 kg more than 2007 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (286 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C5 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
