2005 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (450 HP) has 211 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (560 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A8 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4604 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
