2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 204 kg more than 2005 Audi A6.

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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
Make Audi Mercury
Model A6 Mountaineer
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2671 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 239 HP
Torque 350 Nm 382 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.4:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1805 kg 2009 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 85 L


 

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