2007 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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, 2007 Audi A6 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A6 | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |