2008 Audi S8 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 152 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.
Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S8 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
