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2008 Mercury Mountaineer MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 61st 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 · 20 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, 2008 #61 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 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 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 61Mercury Mountaineer16 MPG $2,906
  7. 101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2008 MountaineerOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/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 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Mountaineer 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Mountaineer 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Mountaineer 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Suburban 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Tahoe 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Avalanche 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Ascender 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Commander 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2008 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 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 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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