2001 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (216 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner. 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, 2001 Audi A6 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
