2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
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 A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Mariner | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
