2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 2 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 625 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C3 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.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Mercury | Citroen |
Model | Mountaineer | C3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1211 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 47 L |