2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 277 kg more than 2007 Citroen C8. 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, 2007 Citroen C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C8 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C8 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
