2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 7 kg more than 2013 Audi A8.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Monterey | A8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 6299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 445 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5137 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |