2007 Audi RS4 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Audi RS4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi RS4 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan. 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 RS4 (431 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi RS4 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | RS4 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
