2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Citroen C4
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. 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 102 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 397 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. 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 2009 Citroen C4. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Mercury | Citroen |
Model | Mountaineer | C4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |