2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi Q7 | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Q7 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4198 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2840 mm |