2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Q7 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
