2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 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 30 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Mercury Sable.
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, 2008 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Q7 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
