2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C5 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |