2006 Audi S6 vs. 2000 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2006 Audi S6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S6 (420 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mystique.
Because 2006 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Mystique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 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 Audi S6 (732 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mystique. 2006 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Mystique has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Mystique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S6 | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S6 | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
