Mercury Mountaineer vs Nissan Pathfinder
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
Overview
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Nissan PathfinderS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Nissan PathfinderS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,480 (best) | $37,500 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Nissan PathfinderS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal (best) | 18.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Nissan PathfinderS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 284 hp (best) |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Nissan PathfinderS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 85.8 cu ft (best) | 80.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,305 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,440 lbs | 1,729 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,525 lbs | 4,334 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (best) | 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 114.2 in (best) |
| Length | 193.5 in | 197.7 in (best) |
| Width | 73.7 in | 77.9 in (best) |
| Height | 71.9 in (best) | 70.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Nissan PathfinderS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 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 Mountaineer | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $37,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $31,800 MSRP | S $39,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Premier $34,860 MSRP | SV $39,900 MSRP |
| 4 | Premier $37,180 MSRP | SV $41,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SL $42,500 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SL $44,500 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Rock Creek $45,000 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Platinum $49,400 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Platinum $51,400 MSRP |