2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 566 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
