2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 410 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Marauder | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Marauder | A3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
