2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Citroen C6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C6 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | C6 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |