2008 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 96 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
