2007 Audi R8 vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Audi R8.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 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 R8 (430 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (358 Nm). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi R8 | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | R8 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
