2009 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
