- Newest year: 2001
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2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer at a glance
The 2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 15–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer by model year
What the 2001 Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
Same
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Mercury Mountaineer MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Mountaineer 5.0L 8-cyl RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Mountaineer 5.0L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
2000 Mercury Mountaineer MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Mountaineer 5.0L 8-cyl RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Mountaineer 5.0L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (1st gen)
- 2002-2005 (2nd gen)
- 2006-2010 (U251)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer at 15–17 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer?
The Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2001. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2000.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Mercury Mountaineer?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$4,360 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.60 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Mountaineer 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,840, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 200 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2001 against 4 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer for that year.