2005 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
