Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mountaineer over the Ford Edge.
Towing is substantially more the Mercury Mountaineer's forte than it is the Ford's.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mercury than the Edge because of its bigger tank.
The Edge and the Mercury Mountaineer compete for the same parking spaces.
Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Mountaineer for a fill-up approximately as often as the Edge.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Ford Edge to the dealership as the Mercury Mountaineer.
The Mercury Mountaineer pales in comparison to the Ford as far as gas mileage.
In terms of gas mileage, the Ford Edge has the Mercury Mountaineer beat.
Regarding MSRP, the Mercury Mountaineer costs about as much as the Edge (though the Edge is a bit cheaper).
The Mercury Mountaineer will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Ford Edge.
Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mercury Mountaineer and the Edge likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Mercury Mountaineer's engine is significantly larger than the Ford Edge's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mercury isn't much more powerful than the Ford.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Edge offers a bit more head room than the Mercury Mountaineer, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
The Ford offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Mercury does.
Warranty
The Ford Edge and the Mountaineer have the same basic after-sale protection.