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2009 Mercury Mariner MPG & Fuel Cost
6 configurations · 20–32 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Mercury Mariner at a glance
The 2009 Mercury Mariner has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 20–32 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at 32 MPG, which costs about $2,040 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,040 to $3,270, a $1,230 difference. The Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,840 a year).
What the 2009 Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,000less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Mercury Mariner MPG
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Mariner 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Mariner 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 34 | 31 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 29 | 27 | 28 | $2,330 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
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Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Mercury Mariner compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008 Mercury Mariner) is rated 19–32 MPG combined and costs $2,040–$3,440 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 20–32 MPG and costs $2,040–$3,270 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Mercury Mariner get?
EPA rates the 2009 Mercury Mariner at 20–32 MPG combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 32 MPG combined (34 city / 31 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 20–23 MPG; Hybrid: 28–32 MPG.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Mercury Mariner per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,040–$3,270 a year. That is a $1,230 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Mercury Mariner 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.60 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Mercury Mariner more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2009 Mercury Mariner compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $1,000 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Mercury Mariner hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 32 MPG against 23 MPG for the best gas version (Mariner 2.5L 4-cyl FWD), 9 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,040 versus $2,840 a year, a saving of $800.
Is the 2009 Mercury Mariner different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,040. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2009 against 6 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Mercury Mariner for that year.