2010 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Mondeo | A8 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |