2007 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
