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1999 Mercury Mountaineer MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1998 model. Among 41 SUVs rated for 1999, it ranks 23rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #23 of 41 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Mercury Mountaineer's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1999 SUVs

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  1. 1Suzuki Vitara24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Subaru Forester21 MPG $2,214
  6. 23Mercury Mountaineer16 MPG $2,906
  7. 41Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1999 MountaineerOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Mountaineer MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Mountaineer 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Mountaineer 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Mountaineer 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Mountaineer 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. rivals

vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Bravada 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Blazer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Blazer saves $171/yr vs GMC Jimmy 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Jimmy saves $171/yr vs Isuzu Trooper 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Mountaineer saves $194/yr vs Dodge Durango 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Mountaineer saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 1999 Mercury Mountaineer's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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