2005 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S4 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 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 | 1735 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 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 | 63 L | 85 L |
