2009 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Mark LT would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (430 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 466 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 2009 Audi A6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Mark LT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2006 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | A6 | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 105.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 114 L |
