Mercury Mountaineer vs. Acura RDX Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Acura RDX to the dealership as the Mercury Mountaineer. The Mercury Mountaineer pales in comparison to the Acura RDX in terms of fuel economy. The Acura RDX won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mercury Mountaineer. The Mercury Mountaineer isn't much less pricey than the Acura RDX as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Mercury Mountaineer will definitely prove more practical than the Acura RDX for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is significantly more the Mercury Mountaineer's forte than it is the Acura RDX's.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Acura RDX for a fill-up almost as often as the Mercury Mountaineer.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Mountaineer's front cabin compared to the Acura RDX.

Dimensions
The Mountaineer is significantly more bulky than the Acura RDX. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mercury Mountaineer than the Acura RDX because of its larger tank. The Acura RDX and the Mercury compete for the same parking spaces. The Acura RDX's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Mercury Mountaineer.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mercury Mountaineer and the Acura RDX quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mercury's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the Acura RDX's. Note that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Mercury Mountaineer isn't quite as generous as the Acura RDX's.