2010 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 513 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Mountaineer | A6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1826 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
