2009 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
