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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Mercury Mountaineer

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

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2010 Mercury Mountaineer

Overview

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Mercury MountaineerBase
Selected trimLS 1500Base
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)gas
Model year20142010

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Mercury MountaineerBase
MSRP$45,065$29,480 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Mercury MountaineerBase
Combined MPG17 MPG (best)16 MPG
City MPG15 MPG (best)14 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank31 gal (best)22.5 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Mercury MountaineerBase
Horsepower320 hp (best)210 hp
Torque335 lb-ft (best)254 lb-ft
Engine size5.3 L (best)4 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Mercury MountaineerBase
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume137.4 cu ft (best)85.8 cu ft
Towing capacity8,100 lbs (best)5,305 lbs
Payload1,526 lbs (best)1,440 lbs
Curb weight5,674 lbs4,525 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9.1 in (best)8.3 in
Wheelbase130 in (best)113.7 in
Length222.4 in (best)193.5 in
Width79.1 in (best)73.7 in
Height76.8 in (best)71.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Mercury MountaineerBase
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★3 / 5 ★
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.

TrimChevrolet Suburban 1500Mercury Mountaineer
1

LS 1500

$45,065 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LS 1500

$47,910 MSRP

Base

$31,800 MSRP

3

LT 1500

$48,215 MSRP

Premier

$34,860 MSRP

4

LT 1500

$51,060 MSRP

Premier

$37,180 MSRP

5

LTZ 1500

$56,900 MSRP

6

LTZ 1500

$59,900 MSRP

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Mercury Mountaineer FAQ

Which is better: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2010 Mercury Mountaineer on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer starts lower at $29,480.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,480).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
Which has better horsepower: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (320).
Which has better seats: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,100).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (4/5 NHTSA overall).