2007 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 3 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (178 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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 2007 Audi A6.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 (380 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
