Acura SLX vs Mercury Mountaineer
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Overview
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1999 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $29,480 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 22.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | — | 85.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,305 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 895 lbs | 1,440 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,615 lbs | 4,525 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.7 in (best) |
| Length | 187.8 in | 193.5 in (best) |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.7 in (best) |
| Height | 72.2 in (best) | 71.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
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 SLX | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Base $31,800 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Premier $34,860 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Premier $37,180 MSRP |