2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 532 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 Citroen C5 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C5 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |