2006 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Audi S4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP) has 184 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 238 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi S4 (411 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S4 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
