2009 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan.
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, 2009 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
