2008 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 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 4,163 cc, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (330 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 266 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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 A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A6 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2299 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |