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2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 large car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis at a glance
The 2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002; 2001 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis by model year
What the 2002 Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$190more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marquis (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marquis (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (EN114)
- 2003-2011 (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis at 18 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002. In 2001 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis compare with other large car configurations?
The Grand Marquis 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $190 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 4 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 38 rated large car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2002 against 1 configuration for 2001. See the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis for that year.