2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Mercury Milan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (207 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan 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 Audi A8 (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A8 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2772 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
