2006 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Audi A8.
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, 2006 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A8 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A8 | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |