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2005-2007 Mercury Montego MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 19–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 large car configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2007 Mercury Montego at a glance
The 2005-2007 Mercury Montego covers 3 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 19–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007; 2006 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.
2005-2007 Mercury Montego by model year
What the 2007 Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$520less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Mercury Montego MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Montego 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2006 Mercury Montego MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2005
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 2006 Mercury Montego as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
2005 Mercury Montego MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Montego 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2007 large car models.
Generations
- 2005-2007 (D333)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2007 Mercury Montego get?
EPA rates the 2005-2007 Mercury Montego at 19–21 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2007 Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2007 Mercury Montego?
Every model year of the 2005-2007 Mercury Montego tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2007 Mercury Montego?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Mercury Montego per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,440 a year. That is a $330 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Mercury Montego 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2007 Mercury Montego more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2007 Mercury Montego compare with other large car configurations?
The Montego 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $520 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 8 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 64 rated large car configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Mercury Montego different from the 2006 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2007 against 3 configurations for 2006. See the 2006 Mercury Montego for that year.