2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | RS6 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4171 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |