2004 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 127 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Audi A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
