2007 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 78 L |
