2005 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 226 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
