Mercury Mariner vs Nissan Xterra
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Nissan Xterra
Overview
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | X |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,565 (best) | $23,660 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $8,199 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $10,369 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $14,814 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 3 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 171 hp | 261 hp (best) |
| Torque | 171 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 66.3 cu ft (best) | 65.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,059 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,341 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in (best) | 8.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in (best) |
| Length | 175.2 in | 178.7 in (best) |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.8 in (best) |
| Height | 68 in | 74.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury MarinerBase | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 2 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (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 | Mercury Mariner | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $23,565 MSRP(Currently comparing) | X $23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $30,115 MSRP | X $25,710 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $25,315 MSRP | S $25,670 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $31,865 MSRP | S $26,670 MSRP |
| 5 | Premier $25,635 MSRP | S $27,720 MSRP |
| 6 | Premier $27,385 MSRP | PRO-4X $30,590 MSRP |
| 7 | — | PRO-4X $31,640 MSRP |
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Mercury Mariner vs Nissan Xterra FAQ
- Which is better: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Mercury Mariner vs 2015 Nissan Xterra on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Mercury Mariner starts lower at $23,565. Live Nissan Xterra listings start at $8,199.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,565).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (32).
- Which has better horsepower: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on horsepower in this comparison (261).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2011 Mercury Mariner or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2011 Mercury Mariner vs 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mercury Mariner (3/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Xterra (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).