2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 137 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Mariner | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
