2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2013 Audi A7 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Sable | A7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4969 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2914 mm |