2007 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (129 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
