Mercury Mountaineer vs Subaru Tribeca
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2014 Subaru Tribeca
Overview
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Subaru Tribeca3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 3.6R Limited |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2014 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Subaru Tribeca3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,480 (best) | $34,095 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Subaru Tribeca3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal (best) | 16.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Subaru Tribeca3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 256 hp (best) |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft (best) | 247 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | flat 6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Subaru Tribeca3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 85.8 cu ft (best) | 74.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,305 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,440 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,525 lbs | 4,214 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in (best) | 108.2 in |
| Length | 193.5 in (best) | 191.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.9 in (best) |
| Height | 71.9 in (best) | 67.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury MountaineerBase | Subaru Tribeca3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 4 |
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 | Subaru Tribeca |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 3.6R Limited $34,095 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $31,800 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Premier $34,860 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Premier $37,180 MSRP | — |
Mercury Mountaineer vs Subaru Tribeca FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer or 2014 Subaru Tribeca?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Mercury Mountaineer vs 2014 Subaru Tribeca on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer or 2014 Subaru Tribeca?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer starts lower at $29,480.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer or 2014 Subaru Tribeca?
- The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,480).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer or 2014 Subaru Tribeca?
- The 2014 Subaru Tribeca leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer or 2014 Subaru Tribeca?
- The 2014 Subaru Tribeca leads on horsepower in this comparison (256).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Mercury Mountaineer or 2014 Subaru Tribeca?
- The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,305).