2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Citroen C5 (295 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C5 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |
