2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 851 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A6 | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |