2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Mercury Milan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 661 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.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan 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, 2008 Audi A4 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A4 | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |