2003 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A8 (272 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 272 kg more than 2003 Audi A8.
Because 2003 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 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, 2003 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Audi A8 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A8 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3936 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |