2001 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Audi A4. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 311 kg more than 2001 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A4. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A4 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 78 L |
