Acura RL vs Mercury Mystique
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2000 Mercury Mystique
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Mercury MystiqueGS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | GS |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2000 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Mercury MystiqueGS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Mercury MystiqueGS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 15 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Mercury MystiqueGS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 125 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft (best) | 130 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Mercury MystiqueGS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 2,769 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 106.5 in |
| Length | 195.7 in (best) | 184.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 69.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 54.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Mercury MystiqueGS |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 3 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Mercury Mystique |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GS $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | LS $0 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Mercury Mystique FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Mercury Mystique?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2000 Mercury Mystique on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Mercury Mystique?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2000 Mercury Mystique starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Mercury Mystique?
- The 2000 Mercury Mystique leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Mercury Mystique?
- The 2000 Mercury Mystique leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Mercury Mystique?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better seats: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Mercury Mystique?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Acura RL or 2000 Mercury Mystique?
- The 2000 Mercury Mystique leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).