2007 Citroen C6 vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C6. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C6 weights approximately 231 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
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, 2007 Citroen C6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C6 | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C6 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
