Buick Rainier vs Mercury Mountaineer
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Overview
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CXL | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,550 | $29,480 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 22.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft (best) | 254 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L (best) | 4 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 80.1 cu ft | 85.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 6,700 lbs (best) | 5,305 lbs |
| Payload | 1,133 lbs | 1,440 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,417 lbs (best) | 4,525 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 113.7 in (best) |
| Length | 193.4 in | 193.5 in (best) |
| Width | 75.4 in (best) | 73.7 in |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 71.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Buick Rainier | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CXL $31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CXL $33,570 MSRP | Base $31,800 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Premier $34,860 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Premier $37,180 MSRP |