2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 292 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Sable. 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A6 | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |