2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 87 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
